By Kaleb Nghishidivali
ONDANGWA, JULY 31 – Twelve years ago, the Bank of Namibia made a significant contribution to the Hans Daniel Namuhuja Secondary School in the Oshikoto region: a cutting-edge computer laboratory. Today, the Bank of Namibia conducted an assessment of the lab and celebrated its continued operation, acknowledging the substantial enrichment it has brought to the school’s curriculum.
The computer laboratory was donated in 2011 as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. It has been instrumental in introducing Computer Science classes to the school, equipping students with practical knowledge and skills in a technology-dependent world.
The Bank expressed its delight that, even after 12 years since the donation, the laboratory remains fully functional and continues to play a pivotal role in the school’s curriculum. This remarkable success stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment and collaborative efforts of both the Bank and the school.
Kazembire Zemburuka, the Bank’s Director of Strategic Communications & International Relations, emphasized the Bank’s dedication to social responsibility during the assessment.
“Our Corporate Social Responsibility is built upon sustainability. Witnessing the laboratory’s continued success, a decade later, is truly rewarding and serves as proof of the educators’ dedication as responsible guardians of this facility,” said Zemburuka.
He further mentioned that the success of this project would inspire the Bank’s future CSR interventions.
“As an institution committed to the prosperity of Namibians, we will take these valuable lessons to heart in our CSI interventions,” he added.
The enduring success of the computer laboratory showcases the positive and lasting impacts of investing in education, especially in technology. It also highlights the importance of partnerships between the corporate sector and educational institutions in driving social development.
The Bank’s commitment to its CSR objectives, combined with the dedication of the school’s administration, has resulted in an initiative that continues to benefit Namibian students more than a decade later. This inspiring example demonstrates the potential for transformative change when the public and private sectors collaborate in advancing education and empowering the youth.- Namibia Daily News
