The 12th Annual Model United Nations Namibia Conference, a two-day academic event, is advancing gender equality and empowering women through engaging high school learners in real-world global issues.
The Swapo Party invited technocrats from various key industries in the country to engage with the public on the party's manifesto.
The party held a public discussion on its election manifesto in Windhoek.
The United Democratic Front (UDF) is advocating for free pre-primary to tertiary education and a N$500 grant for each unemployed Namibian.
The party president, Hendrik Gaobaeb, says if elected to parliament, party leaders will further ensure that each person is allocated one plot.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the significance of investing in education, emphasising its role as a key tool for tackling gender inequalities and fostering socioeconomic development.
She also encouraged a redesign of the African education system to suit today's generation.
The Ministries of Education, Arts, and Culture and that of Sports, Youth, and National Service have launched the Integrated Physical Education and School Sports Policy (IPESS), 2023–2030.
Namibia has made significant strides in various areas, including education, democracy, healthcare, and economic development since gaining independence 34 years ago.
The government will construct four classrooms at Elias Amxab Combined School in Sesfontein.
Situated in one of the deepest parts of the Kunene Region, Sesfontein, Elias Amxab Combined School has 815 learners.
The school looked much better compared to our last visit.
Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have called on the government to allocate ample resources to the education sector to foster excellence on par with private schools.
Members in this regard also expressed concern about the revised curriculum, noting its failure to accommodate everyone.
University of Namibia (UNAM) Chancellor Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has emphasised the need for education funding to be put to good use to deliver the desired results.
Dr. Mbumba was speaking at the official launch of the UNAM Foundation brand and fundraising project.
The number of school-leavers who qualify for admission at institutions of higher learning has increased by 3.2%.
