Namibia: AUs School Appeals for Blanket Donations Amid Freezing Weather

A Marmer Primary School teacher at Aus is appealing for donations of blankets for pupils amid the cold weather.

Aus was struck with a not so rare cold snap on Tuesday, with snow falling and temperatures plummeting to -1°C, exceptionally harsh conditions for the region.

Many pupils at Marmer Primary, particularly those staying in the school hostel, are bearing the brunt of the severe weather.

Hileni Shikongo, a teacher at the school, says they already have a lack of beds and mattresses.

“I was…