Education evolve in the Kavango Region since before independence

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Education is often referred to as the key to a successful future, and it is compulsory for a Namibian child.

Before independence, it was an achievement in the Kavango Region for one to produce good results. Schools in the Kavango Region were constructed based on traditional jurisdictions.

Each of the schools had a hostel to accommodate the learners, while the curriculum had four terms, and some learners would only return home after the fourth term.

On the western side of Kavango, there was Katjimi Murangi School, which was established in 1976.

Education Director raises alarm over literacy crisis

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The Executive Director of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, says that the world has been in a learning crisis since before COVID-19, and Namibia is no exception.

Steenkamp says that the literacy crisis in the county is far worse than previously thought, with the discovery that only one out of three learners can read.

She revealed this during the 2024 Nedbank coastal budget review breakfast meeting at Swakopmund.

Zambezi Education stakeholders called to play their part without blaming each other

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Zambezi Governor, Alufea Sampofu, says the region's NSSCO and NSSCA results over the past years have been disappointing.

Sampofu wonders where the problem is if all teachers are qualified, while the environment in most schools is conducive to learning and teaching.

Therefore, he called on education stakeholders to play their part without blaming each other.

The Zambezi Governor observed that it is not clear whether all parents are involved in their children's education to assist teachers.

Perseverance required to achieve results at rural schools

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Teachers at rural schools should overcome many challenges to produce great results in terms of learner performance.

This was emphasised during the Kandjimi Circuit and Kavango West teachers conference held at Nkurenkuru.

Lack of proper classroom infrastructure and teaching materials and long-distance walks to school are some of the major challenges pointed out over the years affecting teaching and learning at rural schools.

The principal of Sikumba Junior Primary School, Markes Kasanga, says it requires hard work and perseverance to succeed.

Teachers urged to uphold ethics and values of profession

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The Head of Academic Affairs at the University of Namibia's Southern Campus, Rauna Namukwambi, is calling on teachers to uphold the ethics and values of the teaching profession.

Namukwambi addressed a teaching practicum stakeholder engagement held at Keetmanshoop.

The stakeholder engagement, held under the theme' improving communication and coordination of teaching practicum', is the first-ever gathering organised by the UNAM Southern Campus.

A day in a teacher's life

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October 5th is World Teachers' Day. It is celebrated every year to recognise the important role that teachers play in education.

Our nbc News team visited Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School in Rundu and compiled this report. 

33-year-old Tuhafeni Michael is the only teacher offering integrated performance arts in the north-eastern region.

The subject is a combination of music, dance, and drama. 

When the nbc News team paid his class a visit, learners were busy with music theory. 

|Khomas teachers awarded

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The |Khomas Regional Council held an award ceremony for the teachers in the region.

The awards are meant to recognise, appreciate, and honour all those who have contributed positively to education in the region.

Paulus Nghikembua, the |Khomas Region's director of education, described education as a calling that necessitates one's responsibility, obligation, and accountability.


"We could not do it in 2021, and we could also not do it last year, but this year we are doing it to acknowledge the work that you have done."

Unemployed teachers accuse Education Ministry of poor leadership

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Unemployed teachers from the two Kavango regions are accusing the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of poor leadership and a lack of forward planning.

The unemployed teachers say the ministry is hampering the provision of quality education in the country.

Dressed in their graduation gowns, the group of unemployed teachers decided to voice their dissatisfaction with how the ministry of education is dealing with their plight.

Teachers from Oshikoto Region engage President Geingob

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Teachers from various schools in the Oshikoto Region engaged President Hage Geingob and raised concerns around businesses benefiting from state tenders, using foreign expertise over locals.

The teachers from Tsumeb English Medium, Ontana Combined School, and Nehale Secondary School are accompanying learners from grades seven to twelve who are on a school tour to the |Khomas Region.

Learners urged to use life skills teachers for career advice

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Learners have been urged to make use of the life skills teachers to get acquainted with what the job market demands early enough to make the right choices.

The call was made by various speakers at Eros Girls School, where they addressed learners on the importance of career guidance, pre-vocational education, technical and vocational education training, as well as early childhood development.

Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the |Khomas Governor, councillor for the Khomasdal Constituency Samuel Angolo highlighted the importance of career guidance.