Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate results alarming

The release of the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary Level results is a continuation of the country’s consistently poor Grade 12 results that sees fewer than 7 000 learners meeting university entry requirements.

The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, yesterday announced the results, revealing alarming statistics. With limited vocational training and other institutions, thousands are to join the ranks of the unemployed.

Hanse-Himarwa reminded those who didn’t meet university entry requirements that “the success of this country does not solely rely on those who are students at tertiary institutions”.