Plans are underway to relocate a number of households in Tsumeb's largest informal settlement to pave the way for construction of what will be the 'Kuvukiland' Kindergarten.
The project emanates from a promise to the community, by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, that a modern school for young children will be delivered by 2026.
During a progress visit to the construction site, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the current premise is too small to construct four blocks as was intended.
As such, she says the plan is to relocate some housing shack structures to allow for expansion of the school's boundaries.
The school is anticipated to open in January 2026.
"So now I'm engaging with the municipality trying to see what can be done. I don't know if those closer to the boundary of this place will be ready to move out and create space. Otherwise we have to relocate to another place that might be bigger. So that is the challenge to meet my target date, but if the community cooperates and says you want to give space for the kindergarten, particularly those who are on the other side, because this side is already a road and we cannot put it on the road. So that is really where we are, but their kindergarten in Kuvukiland is coming," says Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The premises will also house a kitchen and dining hall, offices, ablution facilities and a playground, all built from bricks and prefabricated materials.
Nandi-Ndaitwah also updated the community on their demand for running water, saying that ambition should be realised before the end of December.
"We are really working on the water, but every time we are meeting a challenge. They found that the rock here is just too big; however, I am informed today that the temporary arrangement they have made means that by next week you will have your water running."
The kindergarten was among the president's recent promises to the community, along with a pledge to prioritise electricity and water provision for Kuvukiland Sections B and C.
The president's visit to the area also included handing out snack packs to children from the settlement.