Critique on Learner Placement and Infrastructure Challenges at Entry Levels
The continued shortage of Grade 1 and Grade 8 school places points to a critical failure in planning and coordination within the Ministry of Education. These two entry grades, which mark the transition into formal schooling and secondary education, consistently experience placement crises that could and should be anticipated. The absence of adequate classroom infrastructure remains a central concern. Many public schools are operating far beyond their designed capacity, resulting in severely overcrowded classrooms. Such conditions undermine effective teaching and learning, place undue pressure on
Advocating for Fair Employment Conditions for Namibia’s Uniformed Personnel
A critical motion was tabled to address the challenging employment conditions faced by all uniformed personnel services in Namibia, including the Namibian Police Force, Namibia Correctional Services, and the Namibia Defense Forces. SWANU of Namibia emphasizes that these officers are workers who deserve fair remuneration for their labor and time. The motion highlights several pressing issues: Concentration of Power: There is an over-concentration of power in the hands of individuals like the Inspector General or Commissioner General, which leads to arbitrary decisions regarding transfers, forcing personnel
SWANU 2024 Manifesto
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Word from SWANU President: Comrade Evilastus Kaaronda
Difficult journeys require good companions and the journey to any national elections is no easy walk in the park and SWANU of Namibia is indeed a good companion! It’s been thirty-four years since Namibia became independent and the upcoming elections will be an opportunity for our people to not only take stock of the last five years of SWAPO mis-governance and abuse of public trust, but also to judge as to whether Namibia should continue to slide down the precipice of self-destruction. Indeed, Namibia
