Namibia Minute.
Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Namibia National Teachers Union

Also known as: Nantu · Namibia National Teachers' Union · Namibian National Teachers Union

Teachers' union that negotiates on behalf of Namibian educators regarding salary, medical aid, and employment conditions; disputes salary deals not publicly signed between recognized bargaining parties.

Society

Erongo region's 33.7% pass rate sparks responsibility debate

The News

Erongo recorded a 33.7% pass rate in 2025, below the national average and ranking among the bottom five regions. The governor called for collective responsibility from education stakeholders, while the teachers' union argued that poor performance reflects systemic challenges including overcrowding, teacher shortages, and inadequate infrastructure rather than teacher failure alone.

26 January 2026 · New Era

Monday 26 January

  1. Erongo region's 33.7% pass rate sparks responsibility debate

    Erongo recorded a 33.7% pass rate in 2025, below the national average and ranking among the bottom five regions. The governor called for collective responsibility from education stakeholders, while the teachers' union argued that poor performance reflects systemic challenges including overcrowding, teacher shortages, and inadequate infrastructure rather than teacher failure alone.

    26 January 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Nantu praises Kavango West's sustained exam performance gains

    The Namibian National Teachers Union's Kavango West branch has commended the region's consistent top-three national ranking in 2025 secondary examinations, crediting the education director, teaching staff, and reduced workplace conflicts for the achievement.

    21 January 2026 · New Era

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