The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture says it remains open to dialogue with teachers' unions and student organizations and takes note of the frustrations in order to find solutions.

The change of tone follows after the unions and student bodies expressed dismay at the blame game meted out against the teachers by Minister of Education Anna Nghipondoka over the failure rate.

The Ministry's Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp, also advised the leadership of schools to use other platforms, such as churches and parent meetings, to find solutions to immediate challenges.

President Hage Geingob has in the meantime appealed to all stakeholders to refrain from blaming one another, saying this does not help anyone if a lasting solution is to be found.