Education stakeholders in the Erongo Region have gathered in Swakopmund to confront declining academic performance and develop strategies aimed at restoring the region's educational excellence.
The discussions form part of the Erongo Regional Education Conference 2026, which is focusing on identifying challenges affecting schools and finding practical solutions to improve learning.
The Erongo Region's education sector has come under the spotlight following disappointing national examination results that saw the region rank ninth nationally at the Ordinary Level and eleventh at the Advanced Subsidiary Level in 2024 and 2025.
Speaking at the conference, Walvis Bay Urban Constituency Councillor Albertina Nkoshi said the event presents an opportunity for honest reflection on the state of education in the region.
She stressed that education remains a shared responsibility involving government, school management, teachers, parents, communities, and learners.
“The challenges facing education today are increasingly complex. Rapid social change, technological advancement, changing learner needs, and growing public expectations all place new demands on our education system. These realities require us to be innovative. They require us to be adaptable. And they require us to remain committed to continuous improvement. The future belongs to education systems that are willing to learn, reflect, and evolve. I, therefore, encourage all participants to use this conference as an opportunity not only to identify challenges but also to explore new possibilities. Let this conference stimulate innovation. Let it strengthen collaboration. Let it inspire renewed commitment.’
Nkoshi warned against accepting declining results as the norm and called on stakeholders to recommit themselves to a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, highlighting the critical role played by teachers and school leaders in shaping learner success while encouraging participants to focus on practical solutions and innovation.