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Bridging Digital Divide: UNIVEN Donates Computers and Printers to 18 Schools to Advance Digital Learning

University of VendaRef: https://www.univen.ac.za/news/bridging-digital-divide-univen-donates-computers-and-printers-to-18-schools-to-advance-digital-learning/

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Collected on 13 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a news/media statement from the University of Venda (UNIVEN) issued by its Department of Marketing, Branding & Communication. It reports that UNIVEN donated 246 desktop computers and 22 printers to 18 schools in Limpopo (Vhembe East, Vhembe West and Mopani East education districts), following requests from beneficiary institutions. The statement also notes support to one crèche and one community organisation, and describes remarks by UNIVEN staff, district representatives, and school leadership about digital learning, partnerships, and ongoing technical support.

Facts

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Limpopo

Reference

https://www.univen.ac.za/news/bridging-digital-divide-univen-donates-computers-and-printers-to-18-schools-to-advance-digital-learning/

Key Takeaways

  • UNIVEN donated 246 desktop computers and 22 printers
  • Donation to 18 schools in Limpopo
  • Districts: Vhembe East, Vhembe West, Mopani East
  • Beneficiary breakdown: 15 schools (Vhembe East), 2 schools (Vhembe West), 1 school (Mopani East)
  • Each institution received up to 14 desktop computers and one printer
  • Also benefited: one crèche and one community organisation
  • Donation followed requests submitted by beneficiary institutions
  • Priority criteria included registered status, disadvantaged communities, partnerships, demonstrated need/impact, and capacity to safeguard assets
  • Aligned with UNIVEN Strategic Plan 2026-2030 (student-centredness and community engagement)
  • Applications to UNIVEN mentioned as open, online and free of charge
  • University of Venda (UNIVEN)
  • Department of Marketing, Branding & Communication (UNIVEN)
  • Department of Basic Education
  • Ms Nakisani Nemadodzi
  • Dr Livhuwani Ramabulana
  • Professor Thizwilondi Mudau
  • Mr Naphtal Ramawa
  • Mr Naphtal Ramawa (Dzindi Circuit Manager)
  • Dr Nkhumbuleni Ratshitanga
  • Mrs Mukhethwa Pandelani
  • Mrs Beauty Mutheiwana
  • Nelson Mandela
  • Tsilawa Primary School
  • Vhembe East education district
  • Vhembe West education district
  • Mopani East education district