The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in Ohangwena Region has suspended teaching at the Onghala and Shingunguma Primary Schools as the flood waters are reportedly rising in the area.
A total of six schools have been affected by the floods.
The Executive Director at the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, says her ministry continues to face many challenges.
Steenkamp specifically pointed out the way the community and stakeholders perceive education as a major hurdle.
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture is working hard to ensure that schools have qualified teachers and counselors to provide psychological support to learners.
The Kavango East Education Directorate has launched its Customer Service Charter.
Its director, Fanuel Kapapero, is hopeful that the charter will improve customer and education satisfaction in the region.
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, has constructed two hostel blocks and renovated Epukiro Post 3 Secondary School in the Omaheke Region for N$67 million.
The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, says the government is pursuing various funding models to address the backlog in classrooms nationwide.
