CRAN donates laptops, pads
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has donated laptops and sanitary pads worth N$320 000 to schools, technology hubs, and public libraries across the country, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture.This donation, handed over in Windhoek yesterday, forms part of CRAN’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative to improve access to education and promote learner well-being, particularly in under-resourced communities.
CRAN chief executive Emilia Nghikembua said the initiative underscores CRAN’s commitment to youth empowerment and digital inclusion. “Education and technology are engines for progress. By providing laptops, we aim to close the digital gap and equip Namibian youth with the tools needed to thrive in a digital world.”
Laptops were donated to three schools in Kavango East: Martin Ndumba Secondary School, Kanorombwe Combined School, and Kippi George Primary School. The devices will support digital learning and provide learners with access to virtual classrooms and online resources.
In addition, CRAN donated sanitary pads valued at N$14 000 to Epako Junior Secondary School and Epukiro Post 3 Junior Secondary School in the Omaheke Region. The aim is to reduce school absenteeism among girls by addressing menstrual health needs.
“No girl should have to choose between her education and her health,” said Nghikembua. “This initiative ensures that our girls stay in school, confident and supported.”
As part of its Tech Hubs and e-Villages Initiative, CRAN will also equip four public libraries in Gibeon, Koës, Gochas and Aroab with computers and internet connectivity. Each library will receive a minimum internet speed of 30 Mbps, with CRAN covering installation and subscription costs for two years.
Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti praised CRAN’s efforts, calling the initiative a smart and strategic partnership. “CRAN has shown a deep commitment to not only education and innovation, but also the health and well-being of our learners”