Also known as: minister Sanet Steenkamp · minister · minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture · Mmamoloko Kubayi · Kubayi · Gwede Mantashe · Mantashe · Mmamoloko T Kubayi · Minister Kubayi · Minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp · Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Steenkamp · Education minister Steenkamp · Minister Steenkamp · Minister of Education · Dr. Sanet L. Steenkamp · Education Minister · Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture · the Minister of Education · Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp · the honorable minister · Education minister Sanet Steenkamp · Sport minister Sanet Steenkamp · Dr Steenkamp · Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture · the education minister · Sport minister Steenkamp · ANC Chair
Education minister addressing exam improvements, creative sector development, university funding, NSFAF integration, and governance across education and sports sectors.
Former Miss Universe 1992 contestants, including Michelle McLean, concluded a reunion tour in Namibia with a visit to Michelle McLean Primary School in Otjomuise, celebrating education and youth empowerment initiatives. The event brought together 14 international titleholders to support efforts aimed at uplifting underprivileged youth through the Michelle McLean Children Trust.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
Former Miss Universe 1992 contestants, including Michelle McLean, concluded a reunion tour in Namibia with a visit to Michelle McLean Primary School in Otjomuise, celebrating education and youth empowerment initiatives. The event brought together 14 international titleholders to support efforts aimed at uplifting underprivileged youth through the Michelle McLean Children Trust.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
At least 91 parliamentarians have submitted asset and interest declarations as required under parliamentary standing rules, with MPs disclosing shareholdings in telecommunications, banking, and brewing companies, as well as residential and commercial properties across Namibia. Failure to comply with annual declaration requirements constitutes a breach of parliamentary rules and may result in referral to the Committee of Privileges for disciplinary measures including fines or formal reprimands.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
South Africa's justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi condemned the fatal shooting of 35-year-old lawyer Chinette Gallichan in Johannesburg, calling it a direct threat to constitutional order. Gallichan, a legal practitioner at Sibanye-Stillwater involved in a labour dispute, was killed near the CCMA offices; authorities say the attack was targeted and no arrest has been made.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially opened the N$127 million Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre, one of several regional centres run by the Namibia Training Authority. The centre, financed by an African Development Bank loan, has enrolled 253 trainees (101 women) in courses including solar installation, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and logistics.
20 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 →
About 75 children aged 12–18 from five regions completed a five-week rehabilitation and reintegration programme run by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare in partnership with the National Youth Service at Henties Bay. The training focused on discipline, patriotism, voluntarism and agricultural skills, with officials calling on families to support the children's reintegration.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called for accelerated oil and gas development to reduce reliance on imported petroleum amid geopolitical tensions and volatile global markets. Mantashe cited regulatory reforms including the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act and legislative modernisation as steps to unlock investment in the petroleum sector and ensure long-term energy security.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Conservationist Fred Daniel won a R306-million damages award against South Africa's government in September 2025 for state-sponsored persecution, but the office of the state attorney delayed paying his R700,000 in taxed costs for six months until asset seizure was threatened. The government has announced an appeal against the judgment despite the defendant agency stating it cannot afford the legal fees.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
National Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu apologised on social media for unparliamentary conduct towards education minister Sanet Steenkamp after remarking "Namibians don't look like that" during a parliamentary debate, which prompted a heated exchange.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
NUDO parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu and deputy education minister Dino Ballotti have reconciled after Kandorozu made unparliamentary remarks telling Ballotti to "go back to Italy" during a National Assembly debate. The two lawmakers announced their peace on social media, with Kandorozu describing the incident as teasing and both committing to move forward.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →