The Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) is disappointed with the decision by the Ministry of Education Arts and Culture to reopen face-to-face learning, saying the move will compromise the health and safety of learners and teachers. The union's acting secretary general Ujama Kaahongoro says it is worrisome that the ministry continues to urge schools to reopen, while turning a blind eye to schools without proper ablution facilities and those that are overcrowded. Kaahangoro said, "it is disappointing to note that for once the Executive Director of Education, Sanet Steenkamp is refusing to see visitors in her office in fear of contracting the virus but she has the audacity to instruct schools to reopen." Thus, the PSUN says it considered it logical, that the ministry of education would close schools across the country, and shift its attention to investing into necessary equipment that would be required by Grade 12 learners, prior to their exams. She further added that, "under the circumstances, the PSUN calls upon the Government to put in place drastic measures that will curb the loss of lives and job losses as soon as possible." The PSUN and its sister unions proposed for the appointment of Dr Bernhard Haufiku as Head of the National Task Force, with full mandate, and without any political interference. The unions are further calling for closure by non-essential service providers and for the prohibition of mass gatherings. "We call upon the President, his Cabinet and the National Assembly to implement these recommendations within seven working days from today, failure to do so will leave the PSUN with no choice than to mobilise the working class, including the teachers and learners countrywide to stay home for the duration of COVID-19," said Kaahangoro.