The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is facing an uphill battle for the placement of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners.

The nbc News sat down with the Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, for an update on the 2024 placements for Grades 1 and 8.

Otjozondjupa, |Khomas and Erongo regions are at the top of the list, grappling with placement challenges.

In the |Khomas Region, 389 Grade 1 learners and 600 Grade 8 learners are still waiting for placement.

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba led by example today as he was enumerated for the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

This move sends a strong message about the significance of accurate data collection and the vital role of enumerators in the process. Mbumba welcomed the enumerators into his residence, showcasing the importance of this nationwide initiative.

The Namibian government has announced the change in venue for this year's commemoration of Heroes' Day on August 26. The event was initially scheduled to be hosted in Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region, but will now be held in the capital, Windhoek.

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Audrin Mathe, announced the change of venue.

As the custodian of the Nationhood and National Pride (NNP) programme, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology will host a three-day Progress Review Conference from 26–28 October 2022 at Swakopmund in the Erongo region.

The NNP campaign is part of the ministry's strategy to enhance nationhood and build a sense of national pride in all Namibian citizens.

GMN's Ndapewa Ambambi spoke to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Shoki Kandjimi.