Namibians urged to prioritise solutions over criticism

Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) spokesperson Tim Ekandjo has criticised Namibians, saying they spend too much time dwelling on trivial problems while genuine problems persist. Speaking at the inauguration of new classrooms at Oduludiya Combined School in the Ohangwena Region this week, Ekandjo emphasised that every year, Namibians adopt the roles of observers and supposed authorities when the national examination results are announced at the year&#039;s end."Our entire focus as a country goes towards how bad these results are; we spend a lot of time criticising the ministry of education and the country’s education system, expecting good results with very poor input," he said.Ekandjo emphasised that nations invariably encounter challenges and difficulties that surpass the capacities of their governments.Chief criticisersEkandjo underlined that Namibians have to work with government to address the country&#039;s education and other challenges. "That means that the government cannot do it alone, and we all need to pull together if we want our education system to work," he stressed.He went on to say that 30% of Namibian citizens cannot be ‘chief criticisers, while they are supposed to use those efforts to find amicable ways to improve the education system."We must become more patriotic. When we see a problem, let us say how do we get it fixed as opposed to criticising," Ekandjo stressed.Perform miracles "If we are going to allow teachers to perform miracles in the sun and teach kids under trees, do not expect the best results; do not compare Namibia with other countries in the world," Ekandjo said.He urged Namibians to become more involved in the education system."As leaders, we must start leading to solve problems with real solutions," Ekandjo lamented.Ekandjo also pleaded with the nation to assist the MTC rural schools project to cover the shortage of classrooms in the country."We must demand better for our learners – if we can do it for luxury items, we can also do it for education," Ekandjo concluded.

Namibians urged to prioritise solutions over criticism

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Namibian Sun 2026-01-09

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