Recognising a Champion of Education: Honourable John Mutorwa Visits Macmillan Education Namibia

As we commemorate the birthday of our late President, Dr Hage Geingob, we had a very special visitor at Macmillan Education Namibia offices today. Honourable John Mutorwa, long-serving Parliamentarian, former Deputy Prime Minister; Minister of Works and Transport; Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry; Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture and, most importantly, Minister of Basic Education, Sport and Culture. 

Honourable Mutorwa's unwavering support for education and culture throughout his life is what brought him to our offices today. Macmillan has published three of his books over the years: 

• "Access to Education 1990–2000" (an analysis of the state of education system in the country)
• "The Establishment of the Nyangana Roman Catholic Mission during the Reign of Hompa Nyangana" (a historical inquiry)
• "Mutorwa's Speeches" (a collection of speeches made during his tenure as the Minister of Basic Education, Sport, and Culture).

We felt it was important to acknowledge the contribution Honourable Mutorwa has made to the Education System and the country during his public service.

Honourable John Mutorwa visiting Macmillan Education Namibia offices

Honourable John Mutorwa with Macmillan Education Namibia Team

Honourable John Mutorwa with Cynthia van der Hoven (right)
and Liina Nandago (left)

Macmillan Education Namibia donates €1,000.00 to S.P.E.S. Charity!

As part of Springer Nature's Progress in Action campaign, Macmillan Education Namibia remains committed to supporting our local communities. 

Earlier this week, we donated the amount of €1,000.00 to S.P.E.S. Charity, which serves the less fortunate children and youth in our country by helping them step out of poverty through encouragement, education and support.

S.P.E.S. Charity works with 15 informal pre-schools in marginalised areas of Windhoek, providing training for preschool teachers, stationery and teaching aids as well as daily meals and emotional support to disadvantaged children. 

The Charity aims to empower the children by creating sustainable change for the future without over-reliance on others. The donated funds will be used to support the Charity's ongoing initiatives. 

Our Sales and Marketing Representative, Liina Nandago, visited one of the pre-schools to officially hand over MEN's donation to S.P.E.S. Charity's Director, Esmé Coetzee.

Esmé Coetzee (S.P.E.S. Charity) accepting €1,000.00 donation from
Liina Nandago (Macmillan Education Namibia)

Welcoming New Energy: A Bright Start to 2026 at Macmillan Education Namibia

Back‑to‑school season is always a busy time at Macmillan Education Namibia, and this year has been no different. Now that the dust has settled on book packing and deliveries to regional offices, we’ve finally had a moment to look back on the start of the year and reflect on what lies ahead.

Welcoming Liina to the Team as she begins
her journey with Macmillan Education Namibia

In February, we were delighted to welcome a new face to the Macmillan Team. Liina Nandago has joined us as our new Sales and Marketing Representative. She comes with a strong network within the education sector and brings an energetic, goal‑driven approach that aligns perfectly with our plans for the year.

Looking ahead, our focus is on strengthening sustainable operations, increasing brand visibility and awareness, and deepening our support to schools. This includes more regular school visits, engagement with educators, and contributing to the sector through sponsorship of events and prize-giving ceremonies.

Of course, we’ve also taken a moment to nurture team spirit. Our early Valentine’s Day celebration, complete with themed refreshments and good humour, added a cheerful touch to the month and reminded us of the value of connection in our daily work.

Celebrating teamwork with themed Valentine’s Day treats and refreshments.

We wish all our partners in Education a successful School Year 2026!