The situation of sewage overflow at Rebeca Kambundu Primary School in Rundu is being addressed.

The school has been experiencing the overflowing for almost 3 years, posing health risks to the learners and staff. 

Rebeca Kambundu Primary School caters for 1,232 learners and 31 staff members. 

There are 11 toilets for the whole community.

According to the school board vice chairperson, Festus Kupembona, teaching and learning continue despite the bad odour and dirty water on the school premises.

"We have been facing this problem for a while now. We put in effort and wrote several letters to the directorate of education, informing them about what we are facing. Last year, we had a case of Hepatitis E because of this dirty water. That's why we are here seeking for help, because our children are at risk," Kupembona informed NBC News. 

He says this year, a schedule was introduced to pump the sewage; unfortunately, they don't do it on time until when the sewage overflows.

"They came and dug a second sewerage hole, bigger than the first one, but the situation still continues. We still experience overflowing sewerage. These children play around this water; some even eat around here, and that is not safe, and we are not happy about it," he added.

Education, Programmes and Quality Assurance Chief Officer Asser Kandere says the overflow of the ablution facilities was as a result of the high school population.

Kandere further stated that the ministry is busy with the construction of a new ablution block, with the work progress standing at 90%.

He is of the opinion that a permanent solution could be found if the Rundu Town Council linked the sewerage line to the school.

Ndama Combined School, Sikanduko Primary School and Joy Mungungu are also facing a similar situation.