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UDF advocates for free education and N$500 for unemployed Namibians

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The United Democratic Front (UDF) is advocating for free pre-primary to tertiary education and a N$500 grant for each unemployed Namibian.

The party president, Hendrik Gaobaeb, says if elected to parliament, party leaders will further ensure that each person is allocated one plot.

Vice President urges educational reform to combat gender inequality

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Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the significance of investing in education, emphasising its role as a key tool for tackling gender inequalities and fostering socioeconomic development.

She also encouraged a redesign of the African education system to suit today's generation. 

Elias Amxab Combined School to receive new classrooms

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The government will construct four classrooms at Elias Amxab Combined School in Sesfontein.

Situated in one of the deepest parts of the Kunene Region, Sesfontein, Elias Amxab Combined School has 815 learners.

The school looked much better compared to our last visit.

MPs call for increased education funding to match private school standards

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Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have called on the government to allocate ample resources to the education sector to foster excellence on par with private schools.

Members in this regard also expressed concern about the revised curriculum, noting its failure to accommodate everyone.

President Mbumba emphasises effective use of education funding 

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University of Namibia (UNAM) Chancellor Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has emphasised the need for education funding to be put to good use to deliver the desired results.

Dr. Mbumba was speaking at the official launch of the UNAM Foundation brand and fundraising project.

Marginalised youth urged to prioritise education

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The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities Royal |Ui|o|oo has encouraged marginalised youth to prioritise education if they are to take up leadership positions.

|Ui|o|oo was speaking at the workshop of the elected leaders of the Indigenous Marginalised Youth Organisation of Namibia (IMYON).