The Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) will hold a Day of Action next week to review the just-concluded agreement on salary and benefits for public servants.

Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb raised concern over alleged unfair recruitment practices in the region's education sector.

The governor was speaking at the State of Education engagement held in Otjiwarongo.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has outlined strategic initiatives to curb the high unemployment rate in the education sector.

This is in response to the acknowledgement of a petition submitted to the Ministry by unemployed graduate teachers last month.

Learners from various schools in Eenhana, Ohangwena Region, took to the streets on Friday to protest against the rising cases of violence against children.

The march, held under the banner of solidarity and justice, saw young voices demanding urgent action from national and regional authorities.

The Director of Education in the Kavango East Region, Christine Shilima, has suspended classes at Ndama Junior Primary School until further notice.

This comes after nbc News yesterday reported on how learners have been relieving themselves openly in the schoolyard for the past three weeks. 

Stakeholders from the education sector are meeting in Windhoek to enhance skills-based education in the 21st century.

The biannual education conference is co-hosted by UNAM's School of Education and the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture.

The Ohangwena Region's education sector is faced with a myriad of challenges, including a shortage of classrooms and a lack of sufficient infrastructure, among others.

Japan's Ambassador to Namibia, Nishimaki Hisao, expressed condolences to the government and the people of Namibia on the death of the late Hage Geingob.

Hisao said this during the celebration of Japan's Emperor's birthday, where he also reaffirmed his country and Namibia's strong ties.

The |Khomas Regional Council has committed over N$4 million for projects within the education sector in the |Khomas Region for the 2023–2024 financial year.

These funds are to be utilised in the construction and renovation of school facilities and in the procurement of educational materials.