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Implementing language policies in Southern Africa: A daunting task (Part 1)

The local press was recently awash with the news that the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture in Namibia wants to introduce a new language policy in schools. If legislators approve this language policy, it will compel primary schools to use the mother language as a medium of instruction from Grade 1 to Grade 3.  Although this is a commendable move, but is not without challenges.