Namibia’s Cabinet has resolved to engage Congo-Brazzaville government to honor commitments regarding a training college where the two countries are partners.
Some Namibian students are studying at the Loudima Institute for Technical and Vocational Training (LITVT) in the Congo-Brazzaville. The training center, built in 1985, was used by the Swapo Party members’ children during the liberation war.
Last year, the government of Namibia and that of the Congo-Brazzaville agreed to reopen the training center.
The first intake was in 2015 but halfway through the year, about 100 students abandoned their studies claiming that the living and learning conditions were bad.
The students claimed that there was no adequate water, electricity and internet, while the library was poorly equipped to meet their learning needs.
In a statement seen by Xinhua Sunday, as part of the resolutions, Namibia said it would provide necessary basic learning and teaching material for the practical subjects.
The curriculum, Cabinet said, will be overseen by the Namibia Training Authority so that it is in line with other training centers in the country.
According to Cabinet, Namibia will also vet both teachers and children recruited for taking up posts at Loudima.
Students and teachers to be sent to Loudima by government will also undergo a selection and screening process.
In addition, the Cabinet resolved that the Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation should engage the Congo-Brazzaville ministry regarding extending the preparatory French lessons with up to six months.
In return, the Congo-Brazzaville government is required to provide water, electricity and internet connection. Enditem
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