Tsumeb: SOS Children's Villages, in collaboration with the Tsumeb Teacher's Resource Centre under the Oshikoto Education Directorate, officially launched the Digital Divide Project at Tsumeb. The initiative, introduced with the theme 'Utilising Technology to Empower Communities,' included SOS donating 10 computers valued at N.dollars 140,000 to enhance digital access in the region.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the project's launch featured remarks from SOS Acting National Programme Director, Ndailikana Paulus, who stated that the project aims to address inequalities in technology access and digital literacy. The initiative will focus on vulnerable and marginalized groups, such as children, youth, and caregivers, providing them with essential skills and resources for success in the digital era. These groups often encounter substantial obstacles to economic and social opportunities.

Paulus further highlighted that the project intends to train 180 individuals in basic digital literacy and another 180 in digital skills. Additionally, it is projected to offer digital resource access to around 9,500 community members over a two-year period.

Oshikoto Education Director Hilma Nuunyango-George praised the project as a pivotal opportunity for the community. She emphasized that technology is now a fundamental necessity that influences how people learn, work, communicate, and innovate. However, she warned that many informal settlements and rural areas remain excluded from the ongoing global technological advancements, which could widen the digital divide if not addressed collectively.

Sevelen Simon, the ICT coach at SOS, detailed the project's implementation across three training levels: basic digital literacy, intermediate digital skills, and advanced digital skills. The training for each level is expected to last between one and three months, and the project is open to all individuals, regardless of their educational background or experience.