The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has officially inaugurated a new block of four classrooms and a storeroom at Liswani III Primary School in the Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency.
 
The project was developed with financial support from the Government of Japan at the value of N$1.3 million.
  
The new facilities aim to address the backlog of schools requiring permanent infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.
 
Liswani III Primary School, located near the Salambala Conservancy, which was established in 2014, serves community members who were previously relocated from flood-prone areas in eastern Zambezi.
 
The school currently has 226 enrolled learners who, before the construction of the additional block, were accommodated in community-built clay classrooms and one permanent block provided by the government.
 
Japan's Ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma, reaffirmed his country's commitment to supporting Namibia's education sector, noting that education remains a key focus area in Japan's development assistance.
 
“We believe that a conducive environment for learners is essential for quality education to take place; ultimately, education is the foundation of any country's future, and with that in mind, we keep supporting the construction of classrooms in Namibia.”
 
 
In a speech read on his behalf, Deputy Minister of Education Dino Ballotti described the gesture as a visible sign of the continued strong relations between Namibia and Japan.
  
“As we celebrate this milestone today, let us also look ahead with hope and determination. With proper care, cooperation, and commitment, these classrooms will contribute significantly to improved learning outcomes and a brighter future for our learners and our nation as a whole.”
  
While the developments have come as welcome support to the school, challenges remain. 

Grades 6 and 7 students continue to be taught in clay classrooms, which have recently sustained damage from severe storms.

The school also requires additional classrooms, books, and furniture for both learners and staff members.
 
School authorities have appealed to the government to consider constructing a gravel road leading to the school to improve accessibility.