The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, says exam results cause anxiety amongst learners and that they need support at all times. 

Nghipondoka said this after an incident where a 17-year-old male learner, Shatiwa Nghifilenga, allegedly committed suicide after failing Grade 11.

Officials from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare and organisations dealing with gender-based violence in the Zambezi Region agree that a lack of infrastructure, equipment, and human resources are some challenges that need immediate attention.

The senior medical officer of Keetmanshoop State Hospital, Dr. Lama Okitemungu, has encouraged the youth to tap into the knowledge and wisdom of the elders for the common good of the nation. 

Dr. Okitemungu further emphasises that society cannot grow without the older generation. 

Parents and guardians of schoolchildren have expressed mixed emotions about the start of the new school year.

Some parents are worried about school placements, as many are still struggling to find places for their children.

As the first day of the school calendar year dawned on Namibia, the nbc News team paid a visit to some schools in Rundu.

At Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School, a number of parents were waiting in the queue to register their children for the new academic year.