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.
Staff members of the Elambo Combined School in the Oshikoto Region petitioned the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture to address inconsistencies in the bush allowances.
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.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, has appealed to learners in the Hardap Region to consistently pursue academic excellence.
She made the call at the Hardap Regional Academic Awards held at Gibeon.
Reading remains a powerful tool for learning, imagination, and empowerment.
These were the words of the Director of Namibia Library and Achieve Services in the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sara Negumbo, at the celebration of World Book Day.
