Headspring Investments has assisted with the renovation of a library and computer laboratory at //Naosanabis Primary School in the Omaheke region. 

The entity spent N$1.3 million for renovation that includes modern appliances.

The Deputy Director at Headspring Investments Vennesa Bohitile says that given the significance of the education sector, it is of paramount importance for corporate entities to assist the government in reaching its developmental goals. 

"We also have phase two, and we still haven't started with it yet, and we need guidance from the school and the ministry, and that will be with the reading tree, and the purpose of the reading tree is to say, 'Namibian children, or just the society at large, as you can look at, we are so obsessed with the internet and our phones and gadgets, and we have lost the culture of reading books.'"

Speaking at Leonardville in the Aminuis Constituency during the handover ceremony of the buildings, the Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, stressed that these are not just buildings but an aspect of strengthening hope amongst Namibian children. 

"In this way this initiative is not simply about infrastructure; it's about opportunity, inclusion and empowerment for our people, ladies and gentlemen. I don't want to make a long speech; all we want to see is the library and the computer laboratory." 

On his part the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Wenzel Kavaka, pointed out that technology has become essential in every part of life, and therefore it is recommended that schools should integrate their learners through modern technology. 

"This laboratory will give learners an opportunity to develop practical computer skills, explore the digital learning process, contact research and build confidence using information and communication technology."

The school principal, Abraham Ashipala welcomed the donation and assured the donor that they will utilise it optimally.

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