China-donated school popular among Namibia's young populace

A total of 30 learners are enrolled for the Chinese language classes at the school. Some learners have traveled to China.

Meanwhile, the school (built in an area dominated by shack dwellings) has also had a positive snowball effect on the surrounding community. For parents and guardians, the school's architectural structure has changed not only the skyline but also socio-economic challenges.

Lovisa Shilongo, a resident of Otjomuise, said that the establishment of the school had addressed some social problems.

"Before the school was established, I would enroll my children in schools far from home, which as expensive to cover transport cost. Nevertheless, since the opening of this school a stone throw away from home, children no longer suffer. I can now save the funds I used to cover transport and divert them to other household needs," said Shilongo.

Meanwhile, as the Namibian government enhances efforts to accelerate the provision of education, the Chinese embassy has also, over the years, assisted with the maintenance of the school to further aid the school and encourage excellent performance.

"The embassy also sponsors scholarships for the top ten performers annually with an amount 20,000 Namibian dollars ($1,370)," Louw added.

In the interim, Louw lauded the friendly relations between the two countries, stating that such links foster financial and humanitarian aid, which contribute to social progress and Namibia's development.

The Namibian education fraternity is amongst the sectors that has benefited greatly from China-Namibia bilateral ties and Chinese aid over the years.