Renthia Kaimbi
A teacher accused of sexually assaulting boys at Wilhelm Nortier Primary School in Grootfontein has resigned while in police custody, the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has confirmed.
In a statement released yesterday, the ministry condemned the alleged sexual assault and said it wo uld cooperatefully with law enforcement while providing support to the affected learners.
Education executive director Erastus Haitengela said the ministry will work with authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
He said the case is now before the courts, but stressed that the ministry is treating the matter with seriousness.
“Our officials are working closely with law-enforcement agencies to ensure that all affected learners receive the necessary protection and psychosocial support,” the statement said.
“The Ministry does not condone any form of abuse against learners, as such acts go against the moral and ethical [standards] that we uphold as a Ministry and as a nation.”
The ministry confirmed that preliminary investigations at the school are ongoing and that the alleged perpetrator is no longer employed.
“The Ministry reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ensuring safe, supportive and accountable learning environments for all learners across the country.”
The statement follows the arrest of Alexis Awaseb last month.
He was taken into custody after allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old learner in the school hostel during a power outage by asking him to make his private parts “angry”.
Another learner later alleged that Awaseb had been making sexual requests and touching him since 2023.
The Windhoek Observer previously reported that Awaseb was arrested only after he attempted suicide upon learning of the investigation.
He has been charged and the case was postponed to 29 January 2026.
The matter has also revealed a separate disciplinary case involving Awaseb over alleged fraud and corruption linked to school funds, as well as allegations involving the school principal Pandera Tjituka.
The ministry appealed for calm and urged the community to allow investigations and court processes to take their course.
