Sardarov’s school a beacon of hope
JEMIMAH NDEBELE
WINDHOEK
Russian billionaire and Marula Game Ranch owner Rashid Sardarov’s pledge to build a combined school to the tune of N$40 million has transfused the lives of farmworkers with hope.The construction of the school will be privately funded by Sardarov.
“My client will spend N$20 million per year in expenditures, salaries, administration, learners’ care, tuition, boarding and clothing, etc,” lawyer Sisa Namandje said.
He added that that the school will essentially be for the children of farmworkers. The school – which will teach grades 0 to 12 – will carry all costs on behalf of learners.
“We are building the school for 140 workers’ children, because it has happened so often that we lose good workers because there is no support for their children who do not live on the property. Currently, we are busy with the architectural work and we hope to start construction at the end of this month and have it complete by next year,” the ranch’s general manager, Johan Kotze, said.
Orphan programme
Meanwhile, Namandje and Kotze said Sardarov is looking into an orphan programme, which will take in selected learners from all 14 regions of the country and cover the cost for their welfare and academic expenses.
“At this stage, the school will only be for workers’ children and selected orphans. The idea is to break the cycle of workers’ children being separated from their parents without the parents having to worry about costs,” Namandje said.
Dordabis residents have shown great excitement for the new development, despite the initiative being limited to employees’ children.
“We would also like our kids to attend the school and stand a chance at having a future brighter than what we currently have. We hope that this school can bring change to our community,” community representative Alfeus !Auxab said.
WINDHOEK
Russian billionaire and Marula Game Ranch owner Rashid Sardarov’s pledge to build a combined school to the tune of N$40 million has transfused the lives of farmworkers with hope.The construction of the school will be privately funded by Sardarov.
“My client will spend N$20 million per year in expenditures, salaries, administration, learners’ care, tuition, boarding and clothing, etc,” lawyer Sisa Namandje said.
He added that that the school will essentially be for the children of farmworkers. The school – which will teach grades 0 to 12 – will carry all costs on behalf of learners.
“We are building the school for 140 workers’ children, because it has happened so often that we lose good workers because there is no support for their children who do not live on the property. Currently, we are busy with the architectural work and we hope to start construction at the end of this month and have it complete by next year,” the ranch’s general manager, Johan Kotze, said.
Orphan programme
Meanwhile, Namandje and Kotze said Sardarov is looking into an orphan programme, which will take in selected learners from all 14 regions of the country and cover the cost for their welfare and academic expenses.
“At this stage, the school will only be for workers’ children and selected orphans. The idea is to break the cycle of workers’ children being separated from their parents without the parents having to worry about costs,” Namandje said.
Dordabis residents have shown great excitement for the new development, despite the initiative being limited to employees’ children.
“We would also like our kids to attend the school and stand a chance at having a future brighter than what we currently have. We hope that this school can bring change to our community,” community representative Alfeus !Auxab said.
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