Learners at Savo Nuts Private School in the Ohangwena Region who are implicated in examination irregularities will be allowed to enrol in school next year.

The Deputy Minister of Education, Faustina Caley, announced this when she addressed concerns raised by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Elma Jane Dienda about the future of the learners.

Caley clarified that the examination results of some candidates from the school have not been withheld but nullified due to evidence of malpractice.

These candidates are currently serving a 12-month penalty as per regulations.

She affirmed that learners will be allowed to resume studies in 2025 after completing their ban period.

The school has also not been deregistered, despite legal proceedings.

The learners' identities will be protected.

"The candidates can repeat their subjects at any centre of their choice as long as the centre is registered with the Ministry and approved to administer the national examination. I want to make it clear that the school is not deregistered. Now, for these learners to go back this year to the same school, it is not possible because they will only be allowed full-time in 2025."

The deputy minister emphasised the importance of upholding the integrity of national examinations, highlighting that any compromise is an offence.

She stressed that such measures are crucial to safeguarding the credibility of Namibia's educational qualifications, which are essential for future academic pursuits and employment opportunities both locally and globally.

This response comes amidst ongoing efforts by the Ministry to ensure fairness and transparency in the administration and conduct of national examinations, crucial for maintaining educational standards across the country.