Anna Nghipondoka

She obtained a Masters of Education (Specializing in Inclusive Education) from the University of Western Cape ; Bachelor of Education ( Specializing in Special Education needs) ; Bachelor of Arts ( Majoring in Psychology) University of Fort Hare; Junior Secondary Teacher Certificate from Ongwediva Teacher Training College.

She was educated under the Bantu education act. A few qualified black students could go on to nonwhite universities, teacher training or technical training institutions in the Republic of South Africa (as there are no universities in Namibia). In 1966 five students pursued mi- versity studies in South Africa; in 1974 this figure had risen only to 33 students; the majority (17) were at Fort Hare, 13 at the University of the North, and 3 at the University of Zululand. Of these, 12 were enrolled in the arts faculties, 5 in law (compared to the relatively large number of lawyers trained elsewhere in Africa during the colonial period) , 4 in economic science, and 12 in science.For these few students, there will be few leadership opportunities when they return to Namibia. The five who are studying law, for example, know well that they nrust serve upon their return as clerks in white lawyer's offices because they are not allowed to practice law on their own.

She is the current minister of Education arts and culture, previously served as the Deputy in the same ministry. Prior to that she was the Acting Chief Executive Officer: Namibia Training Authority (2013-2014); Director of Education: Omusati Region (2008-2013); Director of Education, Oshikoto Region (2004-2008); Deputy Director of Education: Oshikoto Region (2003); Senior Education Officer: Ondangwa West (1996-2002); Principal: Otjikoto Secondary School (1995); Deputy Principal, Otjikoto Secondary School (1993-1994); Teacher (1982-1992).