The Masikili Primary School in the Zambezi Region has received a second batch of school shoes and equipment from a donor who first made contact with them in February this year.

Nadia Mushabati, born and raised in the same village but now residing in Windhoek, says it was important for her to give what she could to learners whose parents may not be able to afford school uniforms.

This was Mushabati's second donation of shoes to the school's learners, after her first contribution in February.

Mushabati also managed to secure two printers for the administration office after it was communicated to her that the school does not own any printing or computer equipment.

"I promised the principal that I would help get printers for the school, and how I managed to get them was by asking for help from the friends we know who have businesses; these printers were donated to the school by a small business called 26 Media."

The Kabbe South Constituency Councillor, John Likando, applauded Mushabati's efforts, saying most schools in the area have to make use of the circuit office for their printing needs.

He says continued efforts like this would help ease the burden on parents and schools that lack the resources and better equip learners for positive exam outcomes.

"It is not only the government that should help; the government's efforts also end at a certain point, just as we, the residents, also need to have a starting point and help as much as we can; even those that feel like they are able to stretch their hand out with monetary donations also have a point where they can begin to do so, so it's just a matter of working together."

The councillor notes that the school, which currently comprises one permanent block of classrooms, still requires assistance.

Classes are still taught in tents and mud structures.

Likando pledged to return when schools reopen to assist learners at Masikili with stationery.