More than 12 000 learners and 471 teachers empowered in Namibia
In Namibia, Paratus has a long-standing partnership with Eduvision, a project dedicated to advancing digital learning in rural schools. For more than 6 years, Paratus has provided GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) satellite equipment, infrastructure and technical support to empower more than 12,000 learners and 471 teachers in schools, from Junior Primary to Senior Secondary schools throughout the entire Namibia. Eduvision enables real-time interactive lessons in remote areas by connecting schools through VSAT technology, offering students access to high-quality education.
Paratus Executive Chairman, Barney Harmse, emphasised the program’s success: “Eduvision is a beacon of educational light, equipping Namibia’s future leaders with essential digital tools and teaching techniques. By providing connectivity to schools in underserved areas, we help unlock the potential of learners and teachers alike.”
Paratus remains committed to Eduvision’s mission, supporting plans to connect more schools in 2025 to enhance digital skills and bridge Namibia’s digital divide.
Promoting digital inclusion in Angola
In November 2024, Internet Technologies Angola, S.A. inaugurated two fully equipped computer rooms at the Manuel Quarta Punza Polytechnic High School in Uíge Province. This initiative, part of the company’s long-running “Golfe Solidário” social responsibility program, will benefit over 1500 students from grades 10 to 13, enhancing their access to digital education. Funded by contributions from the 10th Solidarity Golf Tournament held in September, the project represents an investment of over 30 million Kwanzas to advance digital literacy and inclusion in Alignment with Angola’s national goals. This milestone, through Internet Technologies Angola, S.A., reinforces Paratus Group’s broader mission to bridge the digital divide and empower future generations through technology.
Paratus Executive Chairman, Barney Harmse, emphasised the program’s success: “Eduvision is a beacon of educational light, equipping Namibia’s future leaders with essential digital tools and teaching techniques. By providing connectivity to schools in underserved areas, we help unlock the potential of learners and teachers alike.”
Paratus remains committed to Eduvision’s mission, supporting plans to connect more schools in 2025 to enhance digital skills and bridge Namibia’s digital divide.
Promoting digital inclusion in Angola
In November 2024, Internet Technologies Angola, S.A. inaugurated two fully equipped computer rooms at the Manuel Quarta Punza Polytechnic High School in Uíge Province. This initiative, part of the company’s long-running “Golfe Solidário” social responsibility program, will benefit over 1500 students from grades 10 to 13, enhancing their access to digital education. Funded by contributions from the 10th Solidarity Golf Tournament held in September, the project represents an investment of over 30 million Kwanzas to advance digital literacy and inclusion in Alignment with Angola’s national goals. This milestone, through Internet Technologies Angola, S.A., reinforces Paratus Group’s broader mission to bridge the digital divide and empower future generations through technology.
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