The Ndama East Primary School at Rundu will still be registering learners this whole week, with classes only expected to commence next Monday. 

When the NBC News team arrived at the Ndama East Primary School on Monday, parents were still in queues registering their children.

The ||Kharas Education Director, Nicolaas Eiman, says it is all systems go when the new academic year starts on Monday.

 Eiman told NBC News that both urban and rural schools are ready for the 2026 academic year despite some challenges.

Education, Arts, and Culture Minister Anna Nghipondoka on Tuesday welcomed learners, teachers, parents, and stakeholders to the 2025 academic year, emphasising collaboration and commitment to achieving educational excellence.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) commences its academic year, and students have been encouraged to take advantage of the resources provided by the institution to excel and uphold the institution's good reputation.

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture (MoEAC) has agreed to reduce the ratio of learners per teacher for the 2023 academic year.