The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) continued its regional consultations on Monday, 06 October 2025, focusing on the Draft Teaching Profession Bill and its Regulations in the Omusati Region.
Mr. Paulus Kashimbi, Omusati Regional Director of Education, welcomed stakeholders to the engagement, emphasizing the significance of inclusivity in shaping Namibia’s educational future. He noted that the consultation platform is crucial for gathering diverse perspectives from all education stakeholders to strengthen the teaching profession and improve education outcomes.
“The teaching profession is central to fostering knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking among our youth,” Mr. Kashimbi stated. He called for regulations that are comprehensive, fair, and effective to maintain the integrity of the profession while empowering educators to deliver quality education. He urged participants including teachers, educational institutions, unions, parents, and community members to actively and constructively share their views, highlighting that collaboration is vital for a robust and inclusive education system.
Providing further insights, Mr. Martin Mateus, Deputy Director in the Division of Professional Development at the Directorate of NIED, outlined key aspects of the Bill. He explained that the absence of uniform professional standards hampers the enforcement of consistent teacher training and accountability. The current lack of regulation allows unqualified individuals to enter the profession, undermining educational quality and limiting international recognition of Namibian educators.
The Bill proposes the establishment of the Teaching Profession Council of Namibia to professionalize the sector by setting standards, enforcing ethical conduct, and ensuring that only registered, qualified individuals may teach in the country. “The Bill prohibits anyone not registered from practising as an educator in Namibia. This is a critical step towards enhancing quality teaching and learning at all education levels,” Mr. Mateus concluded.
These consultations mark a pivotal step towards a strengthened, regulated teaching profession in Namibia, with the Ministry inviting continuous stakeholder participation to shape the final legislation.
