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Namibia Qualifications Authority

Also known as: NQA

Namibia Qualifications Authority — government body overseeing qualification recognition and accreditation, recently launched digital evaluation automation system.

2024-06-102026-06-08
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  1. May 2026

  2. Informanté

    Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) accredited the Certificate in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills Programme at NQF Level 1

    Source

    “The Certificate in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills Programme, accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) at National Qualifications Framework Level 1, was developed to provide learners with special educational needs and disabilities with access to vocational training, entrepreneurship, employment, and further education opportunities.”

    Vice President Witbooi commends Namibia’s inclusive education success
  3. April 2026

  4. The Namibian

    Namibia Qualifications Authority accredits programmes at levels 6, 7 and 8 extending up to a year

    Source

    “However, accredited programmes by the Namibia Qualifications Authority levels 6, 7 and 8 may extend for up to a year.”

    Nipam invests in cleaning, housekeeping
  5. March 2026

  6. New Era

    Namibia Qualifications Authority has role in qualification quality assurance

    Source

    “Key stakeholders in the TVET ecosystem include the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Sport, Arts and Culture (policy oversight), NTA (regulation and funding), NQA (qualification quality assurance), public and private training providers, industry partners, and development agencies.”

    Opinion – The status of TVET in Namibia

  7. New Era

    Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has launched a new Evaluation Automation System

    Source

    “the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), in partnership with Green Enterprise Solutions, has launched a new Evaluation Automation System, promising to overhaul how Namibian qualifications are assessed and recognised.”

    NQA ropes in Green to shake up automation system

  8. Informanté

    Namibia Qualifications Authority transitioned from manual evaluation system to automated system

    Source

    “THE Education Minister, Sanet Steenkamp, has officially launched the Namibia Qualifications Authority's Evaluation Automation System, marking the Authority's transition from a manual evaluation system to an automated one.”

    NQA launches online platform for qualification evaluations

  9. Informanté

    Namibia Qualifications Authority does not recognise the IEB International Secondary Certificate

    Source

    “The Ministry Executive Director, Mbumba Erastus Haitengela, said that the IEB International Secondary Certificate (IEB-ISC) is not recognised by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) or accredited under the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) framework.”

    Private schools IEB Grade 12 Certificates not recognised in Namibia – Ministry warns
  10. February 2026

  11. Informanté

    Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) accredited the TVET programmes offered by NYS

    Source

    “The TVET programmes offered by the Service are registered with the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) and accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA).”

    NYS opens 2026 intake for TVET trainees at Rietfontein Centre
  12. January 2026

  13. Informanté

    Namibia Qualifications Authority must accredit tertiary education institutions for student funding eligibility

    Source

    “Students enrolled at Institutions not accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), and/or the Namibia Training Authority (NTA).”

    Education Ministry outlines eligibility requirements for subsidised tertiary education
Society

Vice President praises inclusive vocational education programme milestone

The News

Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended Namibia's inclusive education efforts at a graduation ceremony where 696 learners with special educational needs and disabilities received Certificates in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills, the programme's second cohort since its 2019 introduction. The NQA-accredited programme prepares graduates for vocational training, entrepreneurship, employment, and further education opportunities.

20 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Vice President praises inclusive vocational education programme milestone

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended Namibia's inclusive education efforts at a graduation ceremony where 696 learners with special educational needs and disabilities received Certificates in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills, the programme's second cohort since its 2019 introduction. The NQA-accredited programme prepares graduates for vocational training, entrepreneurship, employment, and further education opportunities.

    20 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 23 April

  1. CPBN strengthens appointment procedures for bid evaluation committee members

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced strengthened procedures for appointing Bid Evaluation Committee members, requiring applicants to possess accredited qualifications, valid certificates of conduct, compulsory training, and competency assessment. The enhanced process aims to promote integrity, transparency, and efficiency in public procurement.

    23 April 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 20 April

  1. Nipam delivers cleaning course to heritage council staff

    The Namibia Institute for Public Administration and Management (Nipam) trained fourteen participants from the National Heritage Council in a five-day cleaning and housekeeping course this week at a cost of N$4,500 per trainee in Windhoek and N$5,400 outside Windhoek, aiming to address gaps in professional cleaning standards and hygiene practices. The course, open to government employees and the public, is offered throughout the year and provides hands-on training in real-life cleaning scenarios across offices and accommodation facilities on campus.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. CPBN introduces stricter requirements for bid evaluators

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has introduced new measures for appointing Bid Evaluation Committee members, including requirements for accredited qualifications, police clearance certificates, and mandatory training and competency assessments. The reforms aim to address longstanding concerns about transparency, capacity gaps, and delays in public procurement evaluations.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. NTA urges employers to claim training grants by May 5

    The Namibia Training Authority has reminded employers to submit their Employer Training Grant claims before the 5 May 2026 deadline, allowing them to recover up to 50% of levies paid for training that aligns with national skills development priorities. Unclaimed funds will be redirected to priority training initiatives, and late submissions will result in forfeiture.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

  1. TVET sector in Namibia faces disparities, skills gaps

    Technical and Vocational Education and Training plays a central role in Namibia's human capital and economic development, with 126 VTCs enrolling 26,442 trainees in 2025, but the sector faces challenges including uneven regional distribution of training centres, persistent skills mismatches in emerging fields, and insufficient funding for infrastructure modernisation.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 March

  1. NQA launches automation system with local tech partner Green

    The Namibia Qualifications Authority has partnered with Green Enterprise Solutions to introduce an Evaluation Automation System that replaces manual, paper-heavy processes with online application submission, real-time progress tracking, and digitally verifiable certificates. The locally developed system is expected to reduce processing times, improve accuracy, and restore public trust while signalling a broader digital transformation at NQA.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. NQA launches online platform to automate qualification evaluations

    The Namibia Qualifications Authority has launched an Evaluation Automation System to replace its manual qualification evaluation process. Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp said the new digital platform will reduce processing times, provide real-time tracking for applicants, and improve accuracy and consistency.

    19 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 14 March

  1. Ministry warns private schools IEB certificates unrecognised in Namibia

    The Ministry of Education has issued an urgent directive requiring private schools offering the IEB curriculum to register Grade 12 learners with recognised examining bodies, as the IEB International Secondary Certificate is not recognised by the Namibia Qualifications Authority and learners risk denial of university admission.

    14 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 13 March

  1. Okongo Village Council CEO outlines five-year development plans

    Jackson Muma, CEO of Okongo Village Council, discussed ongoing infrastructure and land delivery projects, including servicing 55 plots in Block 103 with N$5.6 million in funding, allocating 121 semi-serviced plots to the Shack Dwellers Federation, and developing an open market. Over the next five years, the council plans to position Okongo as an investment centre focusing on agriculture, tourism, and sports development, including construction of a 7-hectare sports field.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Ministry launches regional tertiary education information outreach

    The Ministry of Education has launched a regional outreach programme to inform learners about tertiary education opportunities, admission requirements, and government support, beginning in Kavango West and extending to other regions through March 2026.

    11 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. NYS opens 2026 TVET intake at Rietfontein Centre

    The National Youth Service has announced its 2026 intake for Technical, Vocational Education and Training programmes, with selected trainees required to report to the Rietfontein Technical Centre in Otjozondjupa Region between 2 and 13 February 2026 for registration and training commencement.

    3 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Education Ministry details eligibility for subsidised tertiary education funding

    The Ministry of Education has released comprehensive eligibility criteria for subsidised tertiary education through the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF), specifying minimum academic requirements, exclusion categories, and funding rules for undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational students at local and foreign institutions.

    21 January 2026 · Informanté →

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