{"id":392221,"date":"2026-03-29T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=392221"},"modified":"2026-03-28T18:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:27:23","slug":"vice-president-witbooi-receives-pupkewitz-megabuild-donation-for-omaheke-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=392221","title":{"rendered":"Vice President Witbooi receives Pupkewitz Megabuild donation for Omaheke school"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VICE PRESIDENT Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi has received much-needed educational materials from Pupkewitz Megabuild for Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School in the Omaheke Region, emphasising the importance of private sector support in strengthening Namibia\u2019s education system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the handover ceremony in Windhoek, Vice President Witbooi commended Pupkewitz Megabuild for its contribution, adding that the donation of doors, locks, and security lighting would enhance safety, protect school resources, and improve the overall learning environment for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e78f7943-fde6-4445-b0de-a2d51904bd5d-1024x622.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-392223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e78f7943-fde6-4445-b0de-a2d51904bd5d-1024x622.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e78f7943-fde6-4445-b0de-a2d51904bd5d-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e78f7943-fde6-4445-b0de-a2d51904bd5d-768x466.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e78f7943-fde6-4445-b0de-a2d51904bd5d.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: Vice President of Namibia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis handover is not just about the transfer of materials; it is about strengthening the foundations upon which education is delivered. It is about creating safe, dignified, and functional spaces that enable effective teaching and meaningful learning for a Namibian child,\u201d Witbooi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vice President stressed that education remains central to national priorities and highlighted that private sector partnerships are critical for advancing the National Development Plan (NDP6). She urged school leadership and learners to take ownership of the resources, maintain them, and ensure they serve current and future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Witbooi further called on other private sector partners to follow Pupkewitz Megabuild\u2019s example in supporting initiatives that uplift communities. She concluded by reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment to building an inclusive, resilient, and responsive education system, where every child has the opportunity to learn in a safe environment and reach their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Present at the ceremony were Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dr. Sanet Steenkamp, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate, and Pupkewitz Megabuild representatives, including Arthur Scholtz, Danie Du Toit, and Pierre Wagner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Reporter VICE PRESIDENT Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi has received much-needed educational materials from Pupkewitz Megabuild for Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School in the Omaheke Region, emphasising the importance of private sector support in strengthening Namibia\u2019s education system. 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