Windhoek: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced significant progress in education and healthcare infrastructure, highlighting government's continued investment in social development. Delivering her State of the Nation Address in the National Assembly on Wednesday, the president said a total of 237 primary school classrooms, 172 pre-primary classrooms, 40 administrative offices, 39 science laboratories, 37 computer laboratories, 36 school libraries and 51 ablution blocks were constructed across the country in 2025.

According to Namibia Press Agency, at the tertiary level, the government introduced a fully subsidised funding model covering registration and tuition for eligible undergraduate students, supported by an initial allocation of N.dollars 663 million. Technical and Vocational Education and Training also expanded, with enrolment reaching 13,512 trainees and new programmes aligned to emerging sectors such as green hydrogen and renewable energy. The president noted improvements in academic performance, with more learners qualifying for advanced studies and university admission. "Improving teaching and learning outcomes at the school level remains one of the government's strategic priorities," she said.

In the healthcare sector, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the government implemented the Vision April 2026 directive, which encourages public officials to utilise state health facilities in order to improve standards and accountability. "It emphasises prioritising dignity in healthcare, raising standards at public health facilities to match private care, and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all citizens," she said. Seven hospitals, including Windhoek Central Hospital and Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, were upgraded as pilot sites under the initiative.

The president further revealed that direct procurement of medicines has improved availability to 57 per cent, with cost savings reinvested into the healthcare system. The government also invested N.dollars 164 million in medical equipment, including the acquisition of a CT scanner for Keetmanshoop, while emergency medical services were strengthened with the addition of 36 ambulances. In addition, a total of 3,471 health workers were recruited to enhance service delivery nationwide. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the establishment of new clinics, specialised units, and the Walvis Bay Oncology Centre has further improved access to healthcare services, while outbreaks of diseases such as cholera and Mpox were successfully contained.