The Teachers Union of Namibia's Secretary General Mahongora Kavihuha has further sided with the Executive Director of the Education Arts and Culture Ministry, Sanet Steenkamp, who last week gave a stern warning to teachers and school management, asking them to find amicable ways to resolve conflict.
Mahongora Kavihuha of the Teachers Union of Namibia has questioned whether the 2023 ordinary and advanced subsidiary-level results released by the education authorities are worth celebrating.
The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, has denounced a viral video that alleges that management of the Nehale Senior Secondary School yesterday sent back 100s of learners due to unpaid hostel fees.
The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, says exam results cause anxiety amongst learners and that they need support at all times.
Nghipondoka said this after an incident where a 17-year-old male learner, Shatiwa Nghifilenga, allegedly committed suicide after failing Grade 11.
Officials from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare and organisations dealing with gender-based violence in the Zambezi Region agree that a lack of infrastructure, equipment, and human resources are some challenges that need immediate attention.
