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Booklet : Accredited Institutions in Namibia and their Accredited Qualifications Booklet : Accredited Institutions in Namibia and their Accredited Qualifications
24 Jan 2024
 Download a copy of an updated NQA Booklet with all Accredited Institutions in Namibia and their accredited qualifications. Download Booklet Here .. [read more]
To our Esteemed Stakeholders To our Esteemed Stakeholders
14 Dec 2022
 The Namibia Qualifications Authority will be closed for business from Tuesday 27 December 2022, and reopen on the 3rd of January 2023.   We send you wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season.   .. [read more]
8th NQA Council Appointed 8th NQA Council Appointed
19 Aug 2022
 Windhoek - The Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation, Hon. Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi announced the newly appointed members of the 8th NQA Council. Making the official announcement on Thursday, 18 August 2022, the Minister also introduced Dr Romanus S. Shivoro as the Council Chairpers.. [read more]
Notice to the Public - NQA to Issue Verification Request Letters to Qualification Holders from South African Institutions Notice to the Public - NQA to Issue Verification Request Letters to Qualification Holders from South African Institutions
29 Jul 2022
 PUBLIC NOTICE For Immediate Release: Friday, 29 July 2022 NQA TO ISSUE VERIFICATION REQUEST LETTERS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT TO QUALIFICATION HOLDERS FROM ALL COUNTRIES, INCLUDING SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTIONS Windhoek - The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) hereby informs the general pu.. [read more]
NQA announces the death of Mrs Linda Nambandi NQA announces the death of Mrs Linda Nambandi
06 Jul 2021
 It is with immense sadness and sorrow that we have learned about the untimely passing of our colleague and friend Mrs. Linda Nambandi this morning.   A consummate professional, Mrs Nambandi was an Accreditation, Audit and Assessment Officer who dedicated her time to selflessly servin.. [read more]
Temporary operational changes at the NQA Temporary operational changes at the NQA
03 Jul 2021
 In light of the escalating cases of COVID-19 in Windhoek, the NQA will temporarily restrict walk-in clients from 05 July to 16 July 2021 to minimise physical contact, and safeguard the wellbeing of our staff members and stakeholders.   All our services will remain accessible telephon.. [read more]
NQA to host Virtual Summit on The Dimensions of Quality Assurance in Education during COVID-19 NQA to host Virtual Summit on The Dimensions of Quality Assurance in Education during COVID-19
05 Nov 2020
 The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted businesses, industry and economies across the globe in unprecedented ways and with far-reaching consequences. The effects of the pandemic were also evident in the education and training sector, causing major disruptions and impacting thousands of learners as tra.. [read more]
NQA Workplace Preparedness for Stage 2: State of Emergency NQA Workplace Preparedness for Stage 2: State of Emergency
07 May 2020
 On Thursday, 30 April 2020 His Excellency President Hage Geingob announced the measures to be implemented under Stage 2 of the State of Emergency on account of COVID-19 in Namibia.    Following the President’s announcement, the NQA hereby informs all stakeholders that its .. [read more]
Update - NQA operational arrangements: COVID-19 State of Emergency and Lockdown Update - NQA operational arrangements: COVID-19 State of Emergency and Lockdown
17 Apr 2020
   In line with the extension of the lockdown announced by His Excellency President Hage Geingob on 14 April 2020, the NQA hereby informs all stakeholders that its office will remain closed until Monday, 04 May 2020.    Service delivery remains a priority for the NQA. Th.. [read more]
NQA operational arrangements: COVID-19 State of Emergency and Lockdown NQA operational arrangements: COVID-19 State of Emergency and Lockdown
26 Mar 2020
 In a statement delivered to the nation on Tuesday, 24 March 2020, His Excellency President Hage Geingob announced additional measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and declared a lockdown in the Khomas and Erongo regions (including Rehoboth and Okahandja), with a specific directive: “Al.. [read more]
Preventative Measures against COVID-19 Preventative Measures against COVID-19
16 Mar 2020
 Following confirmation of two cases of the COVID-19 virus in Namibia over the weekend, the NQA hereby notifies all stakeholders that its offices will be closed on 16 – 17 March 2020.   This is to allow the organisation to put in place preventative measures with regards to the C.. [read more]
NQA appoints Acting CEO NQA appoints Acting CEO
22 Nov 2019
 Windhoek – The NQA would like to announce the appointment of Ms. Asnath Kaperu as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 21 November 2019. Kaperu is currently the Authority’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer.   The NQA also hereby assures its clients and other stakeh.. [read more]
NQA hands over accreditation certificates NQA hands over accreditation certificates
20 Mar 2019
 The Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi this morning handed over accreditation certificates to deserving institutions of higher learning.   12 institutions received certificates for re-accreditation 1 institution received a certifi.. [read more]
Summary of Deliberations Meeting of the SADC Technical Committee Summary of Deliberations Meeting of the SADC Technical Committee
27 Sep 2018
   Summary of Deliberations Meeting of the SADC Technical Committee on Certification and Accreditation (TCCA) held on 27-28 September 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa   Read more .. [read more]
7th NQA Council Appointed 7th NQA Council Appointed
07 Dec 2017
 Windhoek - The Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation, Hon. Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi announced  the newly appointed members of the 7th NQA Council. Making the official announcement at the NQA House on Tuesday, 05 December 2017, the Minister also introduced Dr Gilbert Likando as.. [read more]