Africa-Press – Namibia. Education director in the Kavango West region, Pontianus Musore on Friday received three classroom blocks and two installed water tanks from NAMDIA, as an investment of N$5.9 million to empower rural schools.
The new classrooms which each consist of four (4) classrooms and a storeroom were built at Hamweyi, Sitenda and Ekondjo Primary Schools, while Kasivi and Ncaute Primary Schools each received water tanks for improved access to clean potable water.
“In the Kavango West, we have long believed that every learner, no matter how remote their school, deserves a fair chance to succeed. Today, through the NAMDIA Foundation’s generous donation, that belief is once again being turned into reality,’’ Musore said.
Musore stated the new classroom blocks and water tanks that they received are far more than infrastructure projects. “They are investments in the dreams of our children and the future of our communities. They bring comfort where there was once overcrowding, and hope where there were once challenges. As the Regional Education Forum, we are deeply grateful to the NAMDIA Foundation for its continued commitment to improving learning conditions across Namibia. Your work reminds us that true development happens when public purpose and corporate compassion go hand in hand,’’ he noted.
He further recognised the invaluable support of the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, the Regional Council, and all partners who ensured the vision was realised.
“To our teachers and principals, these new classrooms and water facilities reflect your perseverance and dedication to providing quality education under often challenging circumstances. To our learners, these are your spaces to dream, to grow and to thrive. Take pride in them, keep them clean, and let them inspire you to reach even greater heights. As we receive these facilities, we do so with a pledge: that they will be cared for, used responsibly, and serve as catalysts for better learning outcomes,’’ he said.
On behalf of the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, the education fraternity and the people of Kavango West, Musore extended their profound appreciation to the NAMDIA Foundation for the meaningful contribution to the region’s development.
During the donation event Namdia board chairperson Justus Hausiku narrated that NAMDIA Foundation’s work went beyond infrastructure, reflecting its vision to transform diamond wealth into long-term social progress. “Through NAMDIA Foundation, we are investing in communities to ensure that every diamond traded by NAMDIA becomes a promise fulfilled,” he said.
“This is not merely an infrastructure project; it is a statement of belief that education and access to basic services remain the most powerful tools to unlock Namibia’s future,” he noted.
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy Natangwe Ithete in a statement read on his behalf by Chairperson National Council, and Mankumpi constituency councillor Lukas Muha commended NAMDIA, its Foundation’s Board of Directors, and management for heeding his call for beneficiation and for aligning their Corporate Social Investment with Government priorities. “We are aware that our challenges are many. However, we remain focused and determined to work collectively to address them. You will therefore see more of me and other government representatives bringing you good news of development and solutions. We are a people-centred government, dedicated to improving the lives of our grassroots citizens,’’ he said.
Ithete said the country’s national goals are clearly outlined in Vision 2030 and the Sixth National Development Plan, with education and human capital development being key priorities.
“Education is central to Namibia’s social and economic growth. The responsibility of ensuring that every Namibian child has access to equitable, quality education cannot rest on one ministry alone, nor can it rest solely on government alone,” he said.
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