School feeding programme milestone observed in Katima Mulilo
A public celebration to mark the 11th African Day of the School Feeding Programme took place on Friday at Ngweze Primary School in Katima Mulilo, in Namibia’s Zambezi region.
The event brought attention to the school feeding initiative, which is observed across the continent through the African Day of the School Feeding Programme. The day is used to recognise efforts that support learners through meals provided at school.
Ngweze Primary School served as the venue for this year’s local observance in the Zambezi region, according to the report. The gathering was held at the school grounds and formed part of the wider African Day commemoration.
The African Day of the School Feeding Programme is now in its 11th year, reflecting more than a decade of continent wide focus on organised school meal programmes. Such programmes are often linked to learner wellbeing and school attendance, and are regularly highlighted during annual events like this.
The celebration in Katima Mulilo was described as a formal occasion marking the day, with the school and the surrounding community recognising the programme’s role within education settings.
The report did not provide additional details on speeches, attendance figures, or specific activities held during the event. However, it confirmed the occasion took place at Ngweze Primary School in the Zambezi region on Friday as part of the official African Day marking.