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Reading: A powerful tool

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Reading remains a powerful tool for learning, imagination, and empowerment. 

These were the words of the Director of Namibia Library and Achieve Services in the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sara Negumbo, at the celebration of World Book Day.

Hochland High describes late head of state as a visionary statesman 

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The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture issued a directive to all schools to hold memorial services in honour of the late Dr. Geingob. 

Hochland High School was one of those that responded promptly and organised a service on the school field.

Five Rand Primary School says goodbye to crowded classes

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The learners at Five Rand Primary School will no longer be taught in crowded classes after Fly and Help and Oshimada built five additional classrooms.

The entities joined hands with the government by building five classrooms to make life easier for the Five Rand Primary School in Okahandja. 

Break-in reported at Rundu Education offices

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The offices of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture in Kavango East Region were broken into.

The incident was discovered by staff members who reported for duty on Friday. 

Authorities say they lost valuable items and data that were on the stolen laptops.

Dr. Herbert Diaz dies

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A leading author of Rumanyo literature—a combination of Rugciriku and Rushambyu, mostly taught in Kavango East schools—died last week.

Dr. Herbert Diaz died at a hospital in Swakopmund at the age of 75.

Parents not compelled to pay voluntary school contribution

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Despite the Ministry of Education, Art, and Culture's stance on parents' voluntary contributions, some parents say schools are not complying.

The ministry says any funding initiatives introduced at schools are voluntary and should only be done in consultation and agreement with parents or guardians.

Education Ministry creates over 700 posts

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Building additional classrooms to cater to the ever-increasing demand for schools is one of the pressing priorities for the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture.