SWANU is calling for a relook of Namibia's education system, describing the current one as a disservice that disadvantages the learners.

"I think we have seen our results for the past two years. I think it is an issue that we, as Namibians, have to admit to ourselves that our system has failed somehow. We need to relook at this system and see how we can recalibrate it. I am saying this because I have seen some of the reforms come through, and some came through while some of us were dragging our feet. It is commonly accepted by UNESCO that for one to complete secondary school, one should have been there for 12 years, but we are saying 11 and that is a problem itself, something that we really need to reconsider," says SWANU National Chairperson Muvatera Siririka. 

The party's call to revisit the current curriculum follows President Nangolo Mbumba's encouragement of open dialogue among political parties on issues facing the country.

The diverse voices are particularly encouraged during the election period, where the contest of ideas is to take up space.

President Nangolo Mbumba says, "During the election campaign, we can say, Party A, Party B, this is what we believe on the part of education, and any person who has an interest in the kids and future of the country will agree with you. Whether you don't agree, those who win will have to utilise all the ideas. This is the time to speak up, not only on education but also on health, regional integration, SACU, SADC, AU, and the UN. This is the time to speak. We don't have to be careful and say he is a friend, no. This is the time to speak so voters can have a choice to make."

Other concerns raised by the SWANU leadership during the courtesy call at the State House this week include demands for transparency and accountability on the part of the government.