|Khomas Governor, Sam Nujoma, has identified agriculture, youth entrepreneurship and skills development as remaining key priorities for economic growth.

Delivering the State of the Region Address, Nujoma said the region is supporting Namibia's goal of achieving food self-sufficiency by 2030.

Good rainfall and new investments have boosted farming, particularly in the Windhoek Rural Constituency.

The governor said his office is working with the City of Windhoek, the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy and other partners to establish more public markets. 

The aim is to provide young entrepreneurs with safe and formal places to do business.

"The city of Windhoek is in collaboration with all stakeholders to explore practical ways of establishing more public markets. By doing so, we will provide our young entrepreneurs with dignified spaces to operate, unlock their potential and transform their creativity into thriving enterprises."

Nujoma also highlighted progress in education and skills development.

He said the subsidised tertiary funding model has improved access to higher education, pointing out the increased enrolment in technical and vocational education and training and STEM programmes to 13,512 trainees.

The government has also introduced a Work Integrated Learning Policy to better prepare students for the job market.

The governor said these initiatives will equip young people with practical skills, create jobs and support long-term economic development.