Anna Nghipondoka – Windhoek Observer

29 Aug

Nantu launches CPD training academy to empower teachers

ObserverNational NewsAnna Nghipondoka, Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Niël Terblanché The landscape of education in Namibia is set for a transformative shift with the launch of the Namibia National Teachers Union’s (NANTU) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training Academy, aimed at empowering educators to lead the way in a rapidly evolving educational environment. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, during the Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) twelfth National Congress held in Swakopmund on Wednesday. The new academy, established by NANTU, is designed to provide continuous professional development opportunities for its members, ensuring that teachers are equipped with the necessary skills to…

“Why did you complicate things?,” Geingob questions Nghipondoka<br>Calls to revisit major education decisions

07 Feb

“Why did you complicate things?,” Geingob questions Nghipondoka
Calls to revisit major education decisions

ObserverNational NewsAnna Nghipondoka, Why did you complicate things?, ” Geingob questions Nghipondoka

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob said the education sector is now complicated and urges Cabinet to revisit a number of issues pertaining to the Namibian education system. “We all saw the outcome of the 2022 the NSSC, Advanced Subsidiary level exam or whatever it is called. You even complicated the issues. Just the name. By putting ‘senior’, you already complicate things. We used to say Matric. Now this senior senior. That in itself already complicated the matter. For older people of course. Maybe the young people understand it easily. Complicated. Minister, why? Senior, higher, what what. Matric, standard eight. It…

02 Feb

Don’t ask me about phones- Nghipondoka

ObserverNational NewsAnna Nghipondoka, Don’t ask me about phones- Nghipondoka, r Henny Seibeb

Staff Writer The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka said she will not be discussing matters related to parliamentarians receiving iPhones. “Do not ask me about phones I am not aware of phones being given to parliamentarians,” she said when contacted for comment. Not too long ago Nghipondoka made headlines when she addressed stakeholders during the official announcement of Grade 11 and 12 results at Eenhana, where she questioned why teachers were unable to buy laptops for themselves. Ironically, the minister will be among the MPs to receive gadgets, under the guise that MPs cannot afford to buy…

17 Mar

Education decentralises some functions to regional councils

ObserverUncategorisedAnna Nghipondoka, Education decentralises some functions to regional councils

Eba Kandovazu THE Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka today decentralised the functions of primary and secondary schools, community libraries, adult education, arts and culture programmes and school hostels to regional councils across the country. Nghipondoka says the ministry staff members and trade unions have been consulted before signing the secondment letters of affected personnel. This means, 39 025 staff members, teaching and non-teaching, will no resort under regional councils, including buildings of 1947 schools, 237 hostels, 17 special libraries, 66 public libraries, 503 functional school libraries, 75 circuit offices, regional offices and Teachers’ Resources Centres. Extensive consultations…

28 Oct

Exam hopefuls in the cold …as Ministry rules out deadline extension

ObserverObserver MoneyAnna Nghipondoka, Education Minister

Andrew Kathindi A number of learners and exam hopefuls that missed the application deadline could be left out in the cold this year after the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has ruled out further extensions for registration for grades 11 and 12 exams. Education Minister, Anna Nghipondoka declared that those who did not manage to register for exams this year will have to register in 2021. “Some candidates forgot or neglected to register for exams and want to register now (mostly part-time). Unfortunately, we need to advise these candidates to consider registration in 2021 as an alternative avenue to…