Mmatshumu Primary School in the Boteti region received a shot in the arm last Friday, courtesy of Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) Engineering Department Employees.
and their business partner, Edwaleni Holdings.
As part of the Debswana Citizen Economic Programme (CEEP), the employees handed over equipment worth P123, 977.60 to the school, which comprised 140 chairs, 140 desks, football and volleyball kits for both boys and girls.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Senior Engineering Manager Lefoko Sethoko, said the OLDM General Manager Mogakolodi Maoketsa encourages mine departments to be responsible for at least one village to ensure resources are distributed evenly across the district. “When looking at what could be done to make the most impact, as a department we saw it fit to assist the school,” he said.
Sethoko said the department has been supporting the school annually through donations of Christmas hampers, stationary, teaching aids, procurement of a laptop as well as the donation of shoes and blankets for orphans and vulnerable children.
He further revealed that in September 2022, they sponsored a Career Guidance Fair at the school at a cost of P10,000.
Sethoko said these efforts are geared towards positively influencing performance of pupils both academically and in extra curricular activities.
Boteti East Member of Parliament and also Assistant Minister of Health, Sethomo Lelatisitswe appreciated the donation noting that the gesture complements government’s efforts.
He said the furniture and equipment will go a long way towards improving the educational experience of the students noting that in some instances students share desks.
The MP further challenged the Department and all individuals alike to do more in assisting communities.
