Otjwarongo teacher champions child safety after viral video

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A Grade 1 teacher at Rogate Primary School in Otjwarongo, Gelda Waterboer, who had gone viral on social media for teaching children to report anyone touching their private parts, vowed to make it her mission to equip and advocate for the safety of children.

Boy child education challenges highlighted at Witvlei event

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Challenges that obstruct the boy child education, such as dropping out of school, lack of support, use of harmful substances and mental health, have topped the agenda during the Boys to Men event held at Witvlei.

Choir singing in schools supports National Development Goals

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Integrating arts such as choir singing into schools aligns with Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan.

The Ohangwena Education Director, Isak Hamatwi, said this at the Annual Regional Choir Competition held at Mwadikange Kaulinge Secondary School in the Ondobe Circuit.

STEM Innovation Camp kicks off

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The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) innovation camp commenced today, and one of the ten schools participating will win a prize as well as an opportunity to compete in the regional competitions in South Africa.

Committee pleased with education projects in ||Kharas

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civil Relations and Community Development has expressed satisfaction with the completion of most educational capital projects in the ||Kharas Region. 

San community protests hostel staff appointments in Zambezi

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The San community at Ndoro Memorial, Omega 3 in the Zambezi Region, are unhappy with the selection and appointment of the school's hostel staff.

Some of those who applied for 12 positions advertised by the Ministry of Education say although they are qualified, they were left out.

Bience Gawa!nas nominated for 2025 GUBA Award

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Namibia's renowned diplomat Bience Gawa!nas has earned a nomination at the 2025 Grow, Unite, Build, Africa (GUBA) Awards. 

The GUBA Awards seeks to reward the innovation of African individuals and organisations in the diaspora and Africa working towards the advancement of the community.

Waterberg JSS wins Ujaha Memorial Math Quiz

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Waterberg Junior Secondary School walked away with first place in the junior and secondary levels of the Rehabeam Ujaha's Math Quiz Competition.

 In memory of one of the longest-serving mathematics teachers at Waterberg, the late Ujaha, the school held a math quiz competition in his honour.

UNAM Southern Campus Cultural festival celebrates unity in diversity

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The University of Namibia (UNAM)'s Southern Campus celebrated the annual cultural festival in style, showcasing unity in diversity. 

A parade through the streets of Keetmanshoop signalled the opening of the three-day cultural festival held under the theme 'Connecting Cultures, Building Unity'.