Namibia: Windhoek urban schools to close on Thursday for national events – News

IN light of public events scheduled for Thursday, all schools in urban Windhoek will close for the day.

The closure is in response to preparations for a military procession and other official activities, including the farewell to outgoing president Nangolo Mbumba, ahead of Independence Day celebrations on Friday.

This was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by executive director of education Sanet Steenkamp.

The education ministry said the closure is necessary due to expected…