The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture in consultation with the Namibian National Teachers Union (NANTU) on the fear around the current rising infections of COVID-19, agreed to the reopening of schools, with only Grade 7, 8 and 9 to resume classes in all regions, with an exception of Khomas Region, on 7 September. Grade 4, 5, and 6 will resume classes for the rest of the country including Khomas, which will also commence with Grade 7, 8 and 9 on 14 September. Pre-primary to Grade 3 will resume on 21 September. The parties jointly take cognisance that the delay of the opening of schools will have consequences for many stakeholders.