Also known as: NQA
Namibia Qualifications Authority — government body that accredits educational programmes and evaluates qualifications, recently launched an automated evaluation platform.
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Informanté
Namibia Qualifications Authority must accredit tertiary education institutions for student funding eligibility
“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 educationMonika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony, held on 16–17 July 2026 at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony, held on 16–17 July 2026 at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony held at Mercure Hotel, Windhoek on 16–17 July 2026.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Welwitschia University Chancellor Scholastika Iipinge has called on NSFAF to fully cover tuition fees for students at private higher education institutions, stating that partial funding continues to leave families carrying a financial burden despite government promises of equal treatment.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Chancellor of Welwitschia University has called on NSFAF to fully cover tuition fees for students at private higher education institutions, noting that partial sponsorships continue to leave families bearing financial burdens despite government promises of equal treatment.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Public Workers Union has concluded a wage agreement with the Namibia Qualifications Authority for the 2026/27 financial year, providing a 7% increase in basic salaries effective 1 April, and raising housing allowance from 31% to 33% of basic salaries.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Health training institutions have called for a streamlined, harmonised accreditation system to reduce duplicate inspections and regulatory overlap. They cite long approval processes and a shortage of clinical training sites as obstacles to training health professionals.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliament's Standing Committee on Education has launched an inquiry into Namibia's health training sector over concerns about graduate unemployment, accreditation delays, and training quality as the number of health training institutions has grown. The committee convened a two-day consultation with institutions, regulators, and students, with representatives from 12 health training institutions citing prolonged accreditation processes and overlapping regulatory requirements as obstacles.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nursing students at the University of Namibia are being turned away from some clinics because student numbers are growing faster than the capacity of health facilities to supervise clinical placements. Unam's executive dean told Parliament that overcrowding has become one of the university's biggest challenges.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education has urged Namibians to avoid enrolling in unregistered or unaccredited higher education institutions, warning that their qualifications are not recognised for employment or further studies. The ministry stressed that all institutions must be registered with the National Council for Higher Education or the Namibia Training Authority, and all programmes must be accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
The ministry of health and social services has gazetted two new sets of regulations under the Health Professions Act of 2024, establishing procedures for serving official documents on registered health professionals and setting out requirements for authorising health practitioners in government employment.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Education has urged the public to report higher education institutions operating without registration or accreditation, warning that qualifications from unregistered and unaccredited institutions may not be accepted by employers or other learning institutions. The ministry advises prospective students to verify a college or university's registration with the NCHE or NTA before enrolling and to check that their course is accredited with the NQA before making payments.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Qualifications Authority has instructed ministries not to evaluate qualifications, asserting that qualification evaluation is its legal mandate. The government is rolling out a national policy on qualifications standards approved by Cabinet in November 2025, aimed at standardising curriculum content and entry requirements across institutions to address inconsistencies in education.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →