The first day of a child’s official school career should be a momentous one. A time to celebrate, as junior sets off to conquer this strange new place, make new friends, and learn about the marvel that is this world we live in.
Year: 2023
Know your civil servant – Keeping education’s fire burning
Teaching is a challenging, tough, yet rewarding career that isn’t for everybody. As the saying goes, teachers are born, not made, and it all comes down to passion. This is according to Mathew Kalimbo, a language teacher.
Amushelelo sues police after bistro arrest
A protest by workers of the Craft Bistro caused police to drag Michael Amushelelo away from the scene and arrest him, action that has caused the activist to sue the police.
Convict pockets N$50 000 from assault
The Ministry of Safety and Security will have to dig into its coffers once more to pay an inmate N$50 000 after he was assaulted by correctional officers.
NNN: Swapo must deal with corrupt leaders
… moots integrity commission
… wants prudent resource management
… pins hope on agriculture, human capital
Child murder accused regularly assaulted wife
The often-assaulted mother of the five-year-old boy who was allegedly killed by his stepfather, was caught between a rock and a hard place when she attempted to withdraw one of the assault cases against the accused. Memory Eises was hit with a brick in the head.
Parents complicit in child rape
Parents who protect child rapists have been warned that they too would face the wrath of the law.
Priest gets bail for water pump theft
A Catholic priest identified as Willbard Haingura, who was found in possession of a suspected stolen solar water pump for a borehole from Nyangana Parish, was yesterday granted bail of N$3 000.
Eises warns against charging registration fees
Oshikoto education director Aletta Eises has cautioned schools in her region to refrain from charging school development and registration fees.
Rundu circuit mulls space challenge
Education inspector for the Rundu circuit Julia Kangungu said her office is dealing with a lot of unplaced grades eight, nine and 10 learners because the classes are not enough to cater to the demand, and they also have insufficient resources, such as teachers and school furniture.









