The Rössing Foundation has invested N$37 million in upgrading the Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub, as Namibia intensifies efforts to prepare young people for a technology-driven economy.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday inaugurated the upgraded facility and the Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Science Exhibition Hall, describing the project as a strategic investment in the country’s future workforce.
The investment comes as Namibia seeks to strengthen its digital economy, address skills shortages and equip young people for opportunities emerging from the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said access to technology, digital resources and innovation platforms would be critical to the country’s industrialisation ambitions.
“This upgraded Digital Technology Hub marks another important milestone in our journey towards embracing the opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” she said.
The President praised the Rössing Foundation’s investment, describing it as a practical example of how the private sector can contribute to national development priorities.
She argued that corporate investment in education, science and technology would play a crucial role in building a competitive economy capable of creating jobs and supporting long-term growth.
“Corporate social responsibility must never be reduced to a formality. It must reflect a genuine commitment to uplifting communities, developing human potential and making meaningful contributions to national progress,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
The facility is expected to provide learners and young entrepreneurs with access to digital tools, technology training and innovation opportunities aimed at strengthening critical skills such as problem-solving, creativity and digital literacy.
The project forms part of broader efforts to bridge Namibia’s digital divide and improve access to technology in underserved communities.
The President said investments in digital infrastructure have effects that extend beyond education by creating economic opportunities, encouraging innovation and supporting socio-economic transformation.
The launch comes as Namibia increasingly positions digital skills development as a key pillar of its industrialisation strategy, with government seeking closer collaboration between the public and private sectors to accelerate technology adoption and innovation.
