Namibia needs to produce skills that meet the demands of the job market.

The Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi said this when she motivated the ministry's budget allocation of N$3.8 billion for 2023-2024 in the National Assembly.

Dr. Kandjii-Murangi, re-emphasized innovation, artificial intelligence as well as technical and vocational education and training as pillars that can drive the country's development.

She also highlighted hydrogen and decarbonizing as other requisites.

The ministry has allocated an amount of more than N$9 million to the University of Namibia (UNAM), more than N$5 million to Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and N$1.6 million to the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF).

She further revealed that the ministry has secured land to develop a Student's Village.

The minister stated that education and training are a shared responsibility and called on the private sector to play its part.