President Nangolo Mbumba says reading is a gateway to knowledge, a catalyst for imagination, and a cornerstone of education.
Speaking at the opening of the world's largest floating book fair, Logos Hope at Walvis Bay, Dr. Mbumba said reading books opens doors to new ideas and broadens one's perspective.
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture says there has been a misunderstanding regarding term-end school assessment in the Oshana Region.
In a statement, its Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp, clarified that the assessments will continue without interruptions.
The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in the Oshikoto Region and its stakeholders have proposed the re-introduction of a trimester system for schools from 2025 onwards.
61 learners with special educational needs graduated from the National Institute of Educational Development (NIED) with basic vocational skills such as fashion and design.
NIED was established in 2012, and this is its first graduation ceremony for basic pre-vocational skills.
Members of Parliament in the National Council have commended the government for investing in the education sector.
They were commended as they welcomed the budget allocation of over N$18 billion to the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture.
At least 30 schools in Windhoek celebrated World Earth Day with a call to action to protect the environment and the world.
The celebration of Earth Day holds significance as Namibia is known for its unique ecosystems.
This year, the day was celebrated under the theme Planet vs. Plastics.
The European Union (EU) in Namibia has injected more than N$300 million into early childhood development (ECD) centres around the country.
EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins made the announcement during the launch of the programme at Mix Settlement, on the outskirts of Windhoek.
One of the oldest historic buildings in Windhoek, the Alte Feste in the city centre, will be renovated and turned into an art, craft, and heritage centre.
The initiative by the Namibia Craft Centre and the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture aims to revitalise the historic building.
The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, has implored education staff to efficiently utilise funds for quality education.
Nghipondoka was speaking at the finalisation and validation of annual work plans for the financial year 2024–25.
A contractor has blocked a sewerage pond at Max Makushe Secondary School in the Kavango East Region due to what they regard as outstanding payments by the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture.
The school has since suspended classes due to sewerage overflow.
