Amarika hostel stays empty for a decade while six staff are paid

Source: The Namibian · 2026-11-10T17:00:00.000Z · Education

A hostel built for Amarika Primary School in the Omusati region has been unused for nearly a decade. The hostel, reportedly built in 2016, has never accommodated a single pupil despite the government recently appointing six staff members to oversee its operations. School principal Abraham Haukelo has confirmed this. School board chairperson Johaness Katukula says the Omusati regional directorate of education this year appointed a chief hostel matron, two matrons and three cleaners. The hostel, built to accommodate San pupils from the Amarika area, however, remains closed, with the employees reportedly receiving government salaries despite having no operational duties. “We’re

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