Kavango East Regional Education Director, Christine Shilima, says the academic performance of learners in Grades 1, 2 and 3 is a cause for concern.

The Namibia Qualifications Authority is hosting the opening session of the second regional validation workshop on the SADC Qualifications Framework.

On Wednesday, members of the National Assembly debated the quality of health practitioners produced by "mushrooming health training facilities" throughout the country.