The Municipality of Swakopmund, in partnership with Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine, has officially concluded the Youth Entrepreneurial Development Initiative.
The programme has empowered a total of 85 young entrepreneurs across various business sectors.
The proposed state-owned vocational training centre in Omuthiya has been approved, with Phase 1 construction slated to begin this September.
The leadership of the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) met with Oshikoto regional leaders on Friday about the establishment of Omuthiya VTC.
The Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) launched the Effective Communicators Conference 2026, a platform designed to bring communication professionals together to exchange knowledge, strengthen skills, and explore emerging trends in the communication sector.
Namibia's delegation promoted inclusive apprenticeship at the Sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASNET) conference, taking place in Abuja, Nigeria.
What began as a small woodworking project in Mondesa, Swakopmund, has grown into a source of livelihood for several young men seeking a better future.
39-year-old Arnoldus Hoakhaob started Inspired Wood Craft more than five years ago with the intention of teaching men and women furniture making.
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 second Namibia-EU Business Forum has commenced in the capital, with a focus on skills development.
It brings together over 200 businesspeople, women, youths, innovators and investors.
The second Namibia-EU Business Forum has commenced in the capital, with a focus on skills development.
It brings together over 200 businesspeople, women, youths, innovators and investors.
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council's Directorate of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture held an official opening for the Multi-Disciplinary Arts and Craft Indaba project in Okahandja.
The workshop will run from 11th to 16th May.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged trade unions to not only advocate for fair wages and improved working conditions but also prioritise workers' continuous learning, reskilling, and upskilling.
Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks at the Workers Day celebration at Opuwo.
