Minister of Education , Arts and Culture Anna Nghipondoka said Swakop Uranium ' s ' Invest in Education ' campaign is a beacon of hope , having committed over N . dollars 3 million in 2024 alone , across the Omaheke , Ohangwena and Erongo regions . Nghipondoka made the remarks during the handover of a donation by Swakop Uranium at Lazarus Haufiku Combined School at Shambada village in the Ohangwena Region on Friday . According to Nghipondoka , this initiative is vital as they work together to address the infrastructural challenges facing schools . ' The support from Swakop Uranium exemplifies what it means to be true friends of education ,' she said . She urged the learners to take their studies seriously , saying that the world is full of opportunities and they should strive to be the best version of themselves as they are the future of Namibia . Swakop Uranium Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) Qiu Bin said that they have successfully finished both the boundary fence and computer classroom at the school , spe nding a total of N . dollars 800 000 . Qiu indicated that they believe that their donation will greatly enhance the educational environment at Lazarus Haufiku CS . ' With access to modern technology and the internet , learners will have easier access to the outside world , to broaden the horizon and to be better equipped for their future , for a better Namibia at large ,' he said . Qiu noted that the new school room facility comprises 15 computers and a heavy printer machine , recognising the budgetary constraints that hinder the school ' s ability to meet the needs of learners . He indicated that to date , Swakop Uranium invested a total of N . dollars 3 million in education . The event was also attended by Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo , who is also the school patron who facilitated the donation . The school which caters for learners from Pre - primary to Grade 11 has a learner population of 566 and 26 staff members . Source: The Namibia News Agency
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