The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, has presented the provisions, systems, and processes designed to provide sanitary materials to underprivileged schoolgirls across schools in Namibia.
Nghipondoka pointed out that the Basic Education Act of 2020 contains explicit provisions for giving sanitary materials to girls in schools.
The Speaker of the National Assembly says there is a need to ensure that the education systems remain open, flexible, accessible, and inclusive in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
Professor Katjavivi, speaking during the second Regional Model Symposium held in Windhoek, noted that open universities are essential for providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering innovation.
He, however, says universities and open learning often face resource constraints.
The National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development has taken a proactive stance to formally investigate the key factors contributing to the high failure rate observed in the 2022 national examinations. The Vice-Chairperson of the Committee, Betheul Tjaveondja, made this commitment during a public hearing involving stakeholders from the education sector that was held on Wednesday.
Parents with children attending Kanyumara Primary School in the Kavango East Region, located 90 km east of Rundu, have taken the drastic step of preventing their children from attending school until further notice.
Namibia stands to benefit from Algeria's Agency of International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development.
Potential sectors for such financing encompass agriculture, education, and health.
In February of this year, Algeria unveiled a fund of N$18.7 billion aimed at financing development projects throughout the continent.
The Algerian government has outlined that the fund will particularly target projects that advance continental integration and expedite development in Africa.
The Omusati Governor, Erginus Endjala, has expressed his satisfaction with the roads constructed and upgrades made in the region.
During his State of the Region Address, Endjala expressed gratitude to the government for availing N$35 million for the upgrading of the Tsandi- Omungulugwombashe Road gravel road to bitumen standard.
Construction of the Tsandi-Omungulugwombashe tar road is to be done in two phases over a period of ten months.
The road stretches 22 kilometres from Tsandi to the Omugulugwombashe Memorial Site.
The Principal of Kuisebmond Secondary School, Jonathan Mashawa, says digital transformation can help improve the learning experience for both students and teachers, as well as other people involved in the process.
Mashawa says such changes will focus on improving engagement and accessibility through interactive and customizable learning. As a result, online education gets cheaper, more comprehensive, and more inclusive.
Other opportunities include micro-lessons, interactive videos or tests, and even games or AI-based learning methods.
The Rundu Vocational Training Centre and the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) signed an agreement to improve joint cooperation and collaboration in the field of technical and vocational education and training.
The two institutions renewed their partnership, which began eight years ago.
NORED Chief Executive Officer Fillemon Nakashole says technical and vocational education and training are crucial for sustainability and socio-economic development.
Cardiff University has awarded the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his remarkable contributions to politics, education, and society.
Each year, Cardiff University confers special honours on a select few individuals whose significant achievements and contributions have made an impact on society.
Agriculture and education are among the sectors to be given priority in regional development.
This was highlighted at a meeting between the Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, and regional leadership.
The Chairperson of the Regional Council, Ignatius Kariseb, stressed the role of the agricultural sector in ensuring food security.
He said actions to address the plight of Namibians should be deliberate.
