LÜDERITZ - The !Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor, Susan Ndjaleka, has urged the government to prioritize the construction of a new school in Lüderitz. This call comes in anticipation of the town's upcoming developments, which are expected to attract more residents to the area.

According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), Ndjaleka highlighted the migration of people to Lüderitz due to new opportunities in green hydrogen and oil industries. She expressed concern that the existing educational facilities might not suffice to accommodate the increasing number of school-going children. "As we speak now we sit with schools that have waiting lists of close to 100 learners, and even though we have in the past said that we need a new school, this time around we need it urgently," Ndjaleka stated. Currently, Lüderitz has five government schools, comprising three primary schools, one secondary school, and a senior secondary school.

Ndjaleka also emphasized the need for broader infrastructural development in the town, including a new hospital and a satellite police station, to ensure the well-being and safety of the growing population. She called for support from both the government and the private sector in these endeavors.

Casius Shanjengange, the Namib Circuit Inspector, addressed the concerns regarding school placements. He urged parents with children on waiting lists to remain patient, assuring them that the directorate is aware of the situation and actively working to ensure learners' placement. "We cannot say that schools are full however we are already looking at alternatives when the problem arises to see how we can mitigate, because currently most of our classrooms are running at 47 learners," Shanjengange explained. He mentioned that the council had already donated land for a new school, and a request for assistance was submitted eight years ago.