Youth in the Office of the President singled out their late President Hage Geingob's track record of involving young people in decision-making bodies and putting them in leadership positions as a unique characteristic.

From NANSO's leadership to the Presidential Youth Advisor and the youngest Swapo Constituency Counsellor of Windhoek West, all hailed the late President for his role and involvement in uplifting young people during nbc's special tribute programme.

They further say that the president was consultative and believed in the power of young people.

The Namibia National Students Organisation, NANSO, says there is a misconception about the new education curriculum, such as that it is not well crafted to respond to the needs of learners and the country at large.

The student body says the curriculum is well crafted, adding that implementation appears to be a challenge.

NANSO spokesperson Dorthea Nangolo says that on paper, the curriculum speaks to the country's aspirations for academic excellence.

Effective execution of the plan, though, remains a matter of concern, she says.

Stakeholders in education have recommended that all schools in the Erongo Region should cultivate their own gardens to help feed pupils who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This was one of the recommendations at the just ended meeting held at Swakopmund aimed at developing plan of action.

The Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO) says the country is going through an education crisis and urgent action needs to be taken to remedy the situation.

The spokesperson for the organization, Dorthea Nangolo, says NANSO will visit all 14 regions, starting next week, to assess the readiness of Namibian schools.

The Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO) says there is still discrimination against the hairstyles of learners in public schools, which is a violation of their rights.

NANSO's secretary-general Malcolm Kambanzera, without any specific reference, condemned schools that are ignoring existing laws that ought to protect learners against abuse and to uphold access to education.