The Director of Education in the Kavango East Region, Christine Shilima, has suspended classes at Ndama Junior Primary School until further notice.

This comes after nbc News yesterday reported on how learners have been relieving themselves openly in the schoolyard for the past three weeks. 

Stakeholders from the education sector are meeting in Windhoek to enhance skills-based education in the 21st century.

The biannual education conference is co-hosted by UNAM's School of Education and the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture.

The Ohangwena Region's education sector is faced with a myriad of challenges, including a shortage of classrooms and a lack of sufficient infrastructure, among others.

Japan's Ambassador to Namibia, Nishimaki Hisao, expressed condolences to the government and the people of Namibia on the death of the late Hage Geingob.

Hisao said this during the celebration of Japan's Emperor's birthday, where he also reaffirmed his country and Namibia's strong ties.

The |Khomas Regional Council has committed over N$4 million for projects within the education sector in the |Khomas Region for the 2023–2024 financial year.

These funds are to be utilised in the construction and renovation of school facilities and in the procurement of educational materials.