Namibia's delegation promoted inclusive apprenticeship at the Sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASNET) conference, taking place in Abuja, Nigeria. 

Vice-President Lucia Witbooi says vocational training is vital for any country to obtain sustainable socioeconomic, technological and cultural advancement.

She said without a strong and responsive vocational education and training system, countries will struggle to achieve most of their set targets. 

The Kavango West Regional Council and Rundu Vocational Training Center signed a collaboration agreement at Nkurenkuru.

The duo have previously collaborated on the completion of phase one of the Nkurenkuru Sports Complex, and the Rundu VTC has recently been awarded a sports facility contract at Ncamagoro.

Since its founding 71 years ago, the Pionier Boys' School in Windhoek has evolved from a small special-needs institution into a centre for both academic and vocational training for boys with learning difficulties in Namibia.

A budget of N$28 billion has been allocated to education for the 2026/2027 financial year. 

Contributing to the debate, many MPs, while supportive of the vote, raised concerns about inclusivity, infrastructure, and curriculum modernisation.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially unveiled the plaque of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre in the ||Kharas Region.

The Nkurenkuru Vocational Training Centre in Kavango West has officially opened its doors to 170 trainees. This is the Centre's first intake. 

Namibia has taken another step toward tackling youth unemployment and skills shortages with the official launch of TalentBridge Namibia, a joint vocational training initiative linking Namibia and Germany.

The Governor of ||Kharas Region, has called on the first intake of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre to become advocates of change driving progress and development. 

Youth activist Gabes Eigowab, from the Omitara settlement, has said limited exposure and a lack of educational institutions and job opportunities continue to hinder motivated young people, despite government inclusivity efforts.