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On the spot – State of education through the ED’s lense 
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On the spot – State of education through the ED’s lense 

The ministry of education this week released the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) as well as Advanced Subsidiary (AS) results for those who sat for exams last year. The results showed a slight improvement in the pass rate.  Minister Anna Nghipondoka said out of 40 757 pupils who wrote the NSSCO examination last year, only...

Know Your Civil Servant – Aipanda: Every learner matters at Negumbo SSS 
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Know Your Civil Servant – Aipanda: Every learner matters at Negumbo SSS 

Lahja Nashuuta  Teaching is a profession that is characterised by the pursuit of noble intentions.  Kristof Aipanda exemplifies this commitment as the principal of Negumbo Senior Secondary School (SSS).  With experience as both a teacher and a principal, he is dedicated to recognising the potential of every learner, fostering a culture of excellence.  As a...

Letter – Business idea’s dilemma in the motherland
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Letter – Business idea’s dilemma in the motherland

Having a business idea is an exciting moment and the excitement ends when one does not have the means to put the idea into practice.  That is despite the knowledge at hand. It even becomes worse when the individual cannot sell the idea to anyone or to institutions with the means to implement it. It...

Editorial – Education results not all a gloomy affair
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Editorial – Education results not all a gloomy affair

The recently released NSSCO and AS examination results can be interpreted in different forms. We could look at the 1.1% improvement and celebrate the marginal improvement in results, or we could dig our heads in the sand and cry foul. Perhaps it is a matter of perspective? Whichever way one looks at it, there appears...

Onawa: Mecca of excellence delivers top learner
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Onawa: Mecca of excellence delivers top learner

Hofni Hangula from Onawa Secondary School in the Omusati region was on Tuesday crowned the top-performing learner at the 2024 NSSCO and AS levels’ examinations.  Among a competitive pool of 40 757 candidates, his exceptional academic performance earned him the title of best performer. Onawa ranks number two among the top- performing public schools. “Close...

Cuba removed from US terrorism list 
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Cuba removed from US terrorism list 

Namibia has welcomed Cuba’s removal from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism, which president Joe Biden announced in one of his final official acts. President Nangolo Mbumba has commended Biden’s decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.  In a media statement released yesterday, Mbumba welcomed the announcement,...

Odinga promises unity, wants guns silenced
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Odinga promises unity, wants guns silenced

Lahja Nashuuta Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has promised to end wars, unify African countries, and open doors for development if he takes over the reins as African Union Commission (AUC) chairman. He landed in Windhoek yesterday, and met President Nangolo Mbumba as part of Southern African leaders to drum up support for his AUC...

Opposition rallies behind IPC
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Opposition rallies behind IPC

Eba Kandovazu Various political parties said they felt blindsided after they were listed as respondents in the matter that is before the courts. The parties had said they were supporting the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)’s challenge to have last year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections nullified. The challenge seeks to nullify the election outcome...

Crunch time as parents struggle with placement
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Crunch time as parents struggle with placement

KEETMANSHOOP – Many parents queued up with their children in different parts of Keetmanshoop to secure placement at schools at the town on Monday. Norman van Wyk, who recently got promoted and transferred to the southern town, said he had high hopes to ensure placement for his daughter.  “She was a top-performing student at Oosterheim...

San Learners: Sky’s not the limit 
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San Learners: Sky’s not the limit 

KATIMA MULILO – For many learners, the first day of high school can be daunting. It involves meeting new teachers, adjusting to the environment, and making new friends. However, for three San-speaking learners from Masambo Primary School in Bwabwata National Park, the experience has been nothing short of exciting. The journey from Masambo Primary School,...