On June 24, the new Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Science Exhibition Hall was inaugurated in the northern city of Ondangwa, Namibia.

The hall was built with support from China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC)'s Rössing Uranium Mine, while the China Foundation for Development of Science and Technology (FDST) donated 73 sets of science education models.

The newly built hall is Namibia's first dedicated science education facility. Covering around 1,000 square meters, including an 800-square-meter exhibition hall, it's expected to serve around 60% of the young population in northern Namibia.

The donated exhibits cover basic science, physical phenomena and engineering principles, and include science teaching aids such as the Hualong One nuclear reactor model.

At the event, CNNC also launched the CNNC Study & "Love U Namibia" public welfare initiative. This will continue to enrich the hall's exhibits, organize the Starry Sky Classroom science outreach program and promote science and cultural exchanges between young people in China and Namibia.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of operations at the Rössing Uranium Mine, which was acquired by CNNC in 2019 and has since been operated by the company. As a flagship Chinese investment project in Namibia's resource sector, the mine has undergone a comprehensive upgrade supported by Chinese investment and technology under a long-term localization strategy. It has transformed from being on the brink of closure into stable operation, making sustained contributions to the local economy and employment opportunities.

Through the Rössing Foundation, the mine continues to support education, healthcare, agriculture, skills training, infrastructure, sports and cultural programs — demonstrating CNNC's long-term commitment to corporate social responsibility in Namibia.