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Minah Sachs Primary school hosts inaugural Khoekhoegowab spelling bee

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Minah Sachs Primary School in Keetmanshoop recently hosted its first Khoekhoegowab spelling bee competition to assess the proficiency of primary-level learners in their mother tongue.

Learners from grades 1 to 3 competed in their respective divisions, showcasing their spelling skills in Khoekhoegowab.

Police applauded for training in sign language

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The Executive Director of the Namibian National Association of the Deaf, Paul Nanyeni, has described the initiative by the police to continuously learn basic sign language as commendable. 

This comes after about 30 officers attended a five-day basic sign language course at Rundu recently.

Government urged to act on JNC resolutions

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The Director in the Office of the National Council's Chairperson, Petrus Kavhura, has urged the government to act on the resolutions passed by the Junior National Council MPs.

Kavhura emphasised the importance of these resolutions and how they should guide future actions.

Children with disabilities struggle to access education

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Some parents are teaching their children with disabilities some skills at home as they struggle to find placement.

15-year-old Asteria Iiyambo, a wheelchair user from Onampinda Village in the Oshana Region, is one of those who never stepped into a class as a result.

VP Nandi-Ndaitwah opens 3rd Junior National Council session

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The 3rd Junior National Council session commenced today.

Officially opening the session, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the young MPs to engage passionately in their discussions, emphasising that their contributions would shape the future of the country.