21 Kunene schools to get boreholes
Kaviveturue Virere OPUWO – Twenty-one schools in the Kunene region are set to receive boreholes under a government programme aimed at improving access to potable water for learners and strengthening school infrastructure. Kunene regional director of education Sophia Frederick made the announcement during the official inauguration of Okapara Primary School in the Epupa Constituency on... The post 21 Kunene schools to get boreholes appeared first on New Era .
OPUWO – Twenty-one schools in the Kunene region are set to receive boreholes under a government programme aimed at improving access to potable water for learners and strengthening school infrastructure.
Kunene regional director of education Sophia Frederick made the announcement during the official inauguration of Okapara Primary School in the Epupa Constituency on Monday.
Frederick said the borehole projects have already commenced, with some schools already having access to potable water as a result of the initiative.
“As we speak, we have 21 schools on the list that are receiving boreholes, and the projects have already happened. At some schools, children are now having access to potable water,” she said.
She said the developments form part of the government’s continued investment in education infrastructure in Kunene, which she described as evidence that the region’s priority of improving access to quality education and strengthening the foundation of learning is becoming a reality.
Frederick noted that on 7 August 2026, three schools were inaugurated in Outjo, comprising two primary schools and one secondary school, while infrastructure improvements were also undertaken at nine other schools. Government has invested more than N$70 million in the projects, including the construction of classrooms and other educational facilities.
She further said the expansion of Outjo Primary School is underway at an estimated cost of N$16 million, with the site already handed over.
A new secondary school is also under construction in Outjo. Frederick said another major education infrastructure project has commenced and is expected to accommodate all three education departments, describing it as a significant investment in the region’s education system.
The director expressed appreciation to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for prioritising education and said the developments demonstrate Government’s commitment to addressing infrastructure needs in Kunene. Frederick also highlighted the role of partnerships in supplementing Government efforts, saying private-sector involvement remains important in addressing infrastructure gaps.
She encouraged stakeholders to continue supporting education initiatives, saying improved infrastructure, access to water and quality learning environments are essential to creating better opportunities for learners across the region.
-Nampa
