ED CALLS FOR STRONGER SKILLS PARTNERSHIPS

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The Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), Erastus Haitengela, has called for stronger collaboration between stakeholders to ensure graduates are equipped with the practical skills needed for the labour market.

COMMITTEE PROBES TOBACCO USE IN SCHOOLS

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The National Council Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs has commenced an investigative visit to selected schools in the Otjozondjupa Region.

The purpose is to assess the use of hubbly bubbly and other tobacco-related products among learners and their impact on their health.

GAM YOUTH RAISE CONCERNS OVER LACK OF SUPPORT

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Young people in the Gam settlement say they are being left behind by other youth in Tsumkwe.

They have accused the youth office in the Tsumkwe Constituency of failing to provide timely information, support, and feedback on funding applications and development opportunities.

EDUCATION MINISTRY SETS ASIDE N$44 MILL FOR TEXTBOOKS

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The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, revealed that a budget of N$44 million has been allocated for the procurement of textbooks for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Ministry Launches School Sports For Development Program

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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with UNICEF Namibia, officially launched the School Sports for Development (SS4D) Program under the Integrated Physical Education and School Sports (IPESS) policy on Thursday in Windhoek.

BOYS TO MEN CALLS FOR EMPOWERMENT OF GIRLS AND BOYS

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An organisation, Boys to Men, has emphasised the crucial need to empower both girls and boys in order to build an equitable world.

Founder and coordinator Edison Uapingene made the remarks during a one-day seminar held at Okakarara in Otjozondjupa Region over the weekend.

STEENKAMP CALLS FOR LEARNERS’ DIGNITY AND QUALITY EDUCATION

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Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp has called for renewed commitment to learners' dignity, well-being and access to quality education as Namibia joins the rest of Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child.