Rundu school turns away learners over unpaid development fees

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2026-01-12

RUNDU, 12 January 2026 - Kavango East Director of Education, Christine Shilima. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

RUNDU, 12 JAN (NAMPA) - About 100 learners were reportedly sent home from Joy Mungungu Senior Primary School in Rundu’s Tumweneni informal settlement during registration last week after their parents failed to pay contributions to the School Development Fund (SDF).
The move sparked protests by parents at the school on Monday.
One of the affected parents, Maria Kayana, said her child was among those sent home during registration.
“My child was se...

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