Southern African parliaments are urged to tighten oversight on public spending, as concerns over corruption, debt, and financial mismanagement continue to threaten development across the region.

Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare has urged new graduates to use their newly acquired skills to further advance their cause for self-development.

He made the remarks during the graduation ceremony of Triumphant College today. 

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. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says World Bee Day must serve as an opportunity to educate people, especially the youth, on the importance of bees and the growing opportunities within sustainable beekeeping. 

"Garlic can be chopped up and then put in these containers. We invite food processors to come to Sikondo to see if we can collaborate on garlic processing. When you look at the garlic in all these retailers, it is mostly imported from South Africa. And it's such a simple crop to grow."