In a quest to improve the quality of the country’s education system, the ministry of education adopted a new curriculum that brought about major changes in the sector. Some of these notable changes include abolishing external exams in grade 10, introducing it in grade 11, and introducing a new curriculum setting for grade 12.
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Opinion – Towards data driven change in education
Namibia’s education system has had its head hung in shame since the release of the NSSCO and NSSCAS results for 2022, and rightfully so.
Opinion – Let’s educate our bundles of joy early
Namibian parents will concentrate on enrolling students for grade zero or one (age group between five to seven) as schools are opening across the nation.
Katima fish shop struggles with demand
Katima Mulilo residents have been flocking to the local Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust shop to buy fish, with the fish season currently closed.
Teachers roll up sleeves …overcrowded classrooms remain a nightmare…Govt calls for patience
Dressed in a blue overall jacket and denim jeans, the principal of Green Leaves Primary School, Chanville Mackrill, and his teachers were ready to roll up their sleeves and build classrooms with corrugated zinc sheets and other materials they ordered to accommodate 600 learners.
Kudu’s light flickers bright
Keeping the lights on during 2023 and beyond has become an increasing cause of concern for Namibian industries and households.
Zambezi school resumes under tree
Learners from Izimwe Primary School in Zambezi were in for a shock on the first day of the school year, as the dilapidated tent in which they were taught was no longer in use, hence a tree awaited them as classroom.
Amushelelo injured during latest arrest
The lawyer representing Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF)’s member Michael Amushelelo, who was arrested yesterday after a commotion at a Windhoek café, said his client was injured during his arrest and was in pain.
Raped toddler’s grandmother regrets accepting help
A 55-year-old woman said she regrets accepting help from her 88-year-old ex-husband, who now stands accused of raping and killing her grandchild.
NamPower denies reckless dumping of ash
The Ministry of Mines and Energy confirmed that the hot ashes that burned women in the area of Okahandja Park in Windhoek, came from dumped burnt coal.