Concerns regarding the quality of mathematics teaching and learning have come to the forefront in the Kavango West Region, as educators and stakeholders reflect on the academic results for 2025.
The Otjozondjupa Education Directorate has recognised top-performing learners, teachers, and schools for the 2025 academic year.
The President of the National Organisation of Parents in Education (NOAPE), Paulus Hauwanga, has said the organisation will actively ensure that parents and guardians play their role in the education sector.
Two equal cheques of N$25,000 were donated to two schools in the Zambezi Region.
Bukalo Primary School and Silumbi Combined School both benefited from the gesture by former learner George Mayumbelo.
Silumbi Combined School will use the donation to buy 25 hostel beds.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, said they are handling the flood situation affecting schools in the Zambezi Region.
The Zambezi Education Directorate hosted its regional culture festival at Schumansburg Combined School.
The festival is held under the theme "Youth drives creative industry and cultural promotion of economic empowerment."
Learners at Moses Van Der Byl Primary School have been encouraged to believe in their dreams and remain determined despite challenges, as Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi inspired their young minds to become what she calls stubborn dreamers."
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture is still negotiating with various local authorities for land to build schools on.
There is a need to expose learners to new technology and to keep up with new learning trends.
This was the call by Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge at the annual education stakeholders' conference at Ongwediva, meant for them to take stock and address challenges.
The leadership of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority in the Aminius Constituency has pledged to assist local schools in bridging the resource gap.
The authority has also committed itself to helping the education fraternity address discipline issues among learners.
