An alarming gap in human capital development has been highlighted, with children born in Namibia projected to achieve only 45% of their productive potential as adults, compared to 88% in Singapore, a disparity linked to weaknesses in the country's education system.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater investment in education on Friday, saying African countries could use schools and skills training to drive development and overcome the legacy of colonialism and apartheid.

Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge says the official inauguration of the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Centre is a celebration of a vision, an investment in knowledge, innovation, and human potential. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says education, skills training, and human capital remain central to Namibia's development agenda.

Namibia and Botswana are set to sign eight memoranda of understanding in key sectors aimed at advancing sustainable development between the two countries on Friday.

Although Namibia has made great strides in the fight against HIV and AIDS, the epidemic continues to rob the country of much-needed human capital and compromise socio-economic progress.

This is President Hage Geingob's message, as Namibia joins the commemoration of World AIDS Day.