Staff Reporter
THE NAMDIA Foundation officially handed over three newly constructed classroom blocks and two water tanks to schools in the Kavango West region.
The newly constructed classroom blocks are located at Hamweyi Primary School, Sitenda Primary School, and Ekondjo Primary School, while Kasivi Primary School and Ncaute Primary School each received an installed water tank to improve access to clean water. The combined investment, valued at N$5.9 million, was fully funded and executed by the NAMDIA Foundation.
The ceremony, held at Hamweyi Primary School in the Ncuncuni Circuit, was attended by senior regional leaders, education officials, community members, and representatives of the NAMDIA Foundation. The event formed part of the Foundation’s broader initiative to enhance educational infrastructure and promote equitable learning environments across Namibia.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Natangue Ithete, Lucas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council and Councillor for Mankumpi Constituency, commended NAMDIA for translating Namibia’s diamond wealth into meaningful social impact.
“This handover is a tangible demonstration of natural resource beneficiation in action — our diamonds transforming into direct community benefit. Education and human capital development remain key national priorities under Vision 2030 and the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). Partnerships like these show that when corporate purpose aligns with public goals, we can bridge development gaps and ensure that no Namibian child is left behind,” Muha said.
In his handover remarks, Justus Hausiku, Chairperson of the NAMDIA Board of Directors, emphasised that the initiative reflects NAMDIA’s long-term vision of transforming diamond proceeds into tangible development outcomes.
“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. Through the NAMDIA Foundation, we are investing in communities to ensure that every diamond traded by NAMDIA becomes a promise fulfilled,” Hausiku said.
