Africa-Press – Namibia. Namibia Desert Diamonds (NamDia) has donated IT equipment valued at over N$450,000 to Olavi Sivhute Combined School in Kavango West and Ndonga Primary School in Kavango East.
Talitha Jario, the NamDia Foundation Coordinator, announced that the donation includes 25 desktop computers, four laptops, five printers, and a projector, with a total value of N$459,265.63.
“This equipment will serve multiple purposes. Firstly, offering digital alternatives will help reduce the strain on physical resources, such as textbooks and paper. Students and teachers will now have access to a vast array of online educational resources, reducing the dependency on traditional learning materials,” Jario added.
Johannes Mushongo, Principal of Olavi Sivhute Combined School, stressed the importance of IT equipment in modern education. He emphasised that it ensures students are equipped with 21st-century skills necessary for success in a digital society, contributing to the country’s economic development and global engagement.
These sentiments were echoed by the Acting Chief Education Officer at the Directorate of Education Arts and Culture in the Kavango Region, Matheus Kudomo, who highlighted that access to technology is essential in the modern world. He described the donation as an investment in the future of the region’s learners and community.
NamDia’s Manager for IT & Digital Proliferation, Foibe Fabiano, expressed pride in enhancing the educational experience for young minds and added that as technology becomes increasingly integrated into all aspects of life, proficiency in using digital tools is paramount.
“The desktop computers and laptops will enable students to become comfortable with various software applications, improve their typing skills, and learn basic programming and coding—skills that are highly valued in today’s job market,” Fabiano added.
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