Hofni Iipinge – Windhoek Observer

08 Jan

NSFAF remains a relevant stakeholder in Namibia’s education system

ObserverNational NewsHofni Iipinge, NSFAF remains a relevant stakeholder in Namibia’s education system

Martin Endjala Hofni Iipinge, the Swapo Party Deputy Secretary for Education, maintains that despite facing significant criticism from various Namibians, including some Members of Parliament, the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) remains an essential component of the country’s higher education sector. As last year’s grade 11 and 12 learners anticipate admission to universities, Iipinge underscores the financial instability faced by many families. He believes that these families will greatly benefit from their children qualifying for university education. The proposition to completely dismantle NSFAF, as suggested by some, could have severe consequences. When asked whether the Fund has successfully repositioned…

Iipinge calls for inclusion of ICT studies in schools

ObserverNational News4IR, Hofni Iipinge, ICT subjects, Iipinge calls for inclusion of ICT studies in schools

Martin Endjala Swapo Youth League secretary for education Hofni Iipinge has called for the inclusion of information technology studies in the school curriculum for Grade 4-7, as well as subjects related to the 4th Industrial Revolution as he believes that with the evolving world, grass roots educational development on ICT and 4IR is pivotal to the countries vision of becoming an industrialized country. “The need for early exposure of our learning community to the 4IR cannot be overemphasized as evident in speeches of most, if not all, national political leaders,’’ Iipinge pointed out. The absence of ICT subjects at basic…

Has Iipinge signaled Swapo’s response to its setbacks?

ObserverUncategorisedHofni Iipinge, Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL)

Jackie Wilson Asheeke The social media comments of Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) secretary for educations Hofni Iipinge are destructive. He taunted newly elected local leaders by stating that they can do nothing without the Swapo controlled central government. He is doing a victory dance on the heads of people in Namibia who are desperate for support and reassurance from a stable government. He implied that Swapo would frustrate elected officials of other parties by blocking program funds meant to help the suffering Namibian people. Such statements tend to indicate that Iipinge has no idea of how political power works.…