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About Forest Digital Academy

From Kavango West, with Namibia in mind.

Forest Digital Academy CC is a 100% Namibian-owned technology company, established in 2021 and registered as a Close Corporation. We’re building practical digital opportunities, step by step, from Nkurenkuru.

Our purposeTechnology that moves people forward.
2021Established
100%Namibian-owned
CCRegistered Close Corporation
NkurenkuruKavango West, Namibia
Who we are

Useful, accessible and grounded in everyday life.

Nkurenkuru · Kavango West · Namibia

We believe technology should be useful, accessible, and grounded in everyday life. Our digital-first approach connects our local perspective with opportunities to work with people and organisations across Namibia.

We’re building step by step: sharing the work we do today, being clear about what is still in development, and creating space for others to contribute.

UsefulAccessibleGrounded in everyday lifeHonest about where we are
What we do today

Practical steps. A bigger purpose.

We’re growing through focused technology projects, a stronger digital presence, and relationships close to home.

Free online courses

Three free, self-paced introductory courses with guided lessons, videos, practice activities and a certificate of completion.

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Learning Hub

A signpost to the best places online to learn AI, coding, data, cybersecurity and more.

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Digital presence

Building and maintaining FDA’s website and online channels so people can discover our work.

Technology projects

Working on practical, small-scale projects that fit our capacity and respond to real local needs.

Community connection

Listening to people in Nkurenkuru and Kavango West, and letting those conversations guide our growth.

Partnership conversations

Connecting with organisations and individuals who share our interest in Namibia’s digital future.

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Where we’re going

A vision for digital opportunity in Kavango.

Our proposed initiatives will develop as funding, partnerships, capacity, and approvals allow.

PROPOSED PROJECT · SEEKING FUNDING

Kavango Digital Transformation Initiative

A proposed long-term initiative to expand digital opportunity across Kavango West, starting in Nkurenkuru and growing in phases.

The first proposed phase is the Nkurenkuru Digital Employment Pathways Hub, connecting practical digital learning with future employment and enterprise opportunities.

See our future plans

Programme and accreditation status: FDA’s Close Corporation registration is a business registration, not an educational accreditation. FDA is not currently accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) or registered with the Namibia Training Authority (NTA). The proposed community hub and its participant programmes depend on funding, partnerships, and approvals and are not open for enrolment. Our separate free, self-paced online courses are available now for informal skills development.

Big possibilities begin with a conversation.

Bring your expertise, resources, or ideas. Together, we can explore what practical digital opportunity could look like for Namibia.