Namibia is pushing for green industrialisation to drive economic growth, create jobs and reduce the country’s dependence on exporting raw materials.

The Swapo Party Coordinator in the Zambezi Region, Linken Chibozu has urged the Zambezi leadership to turn political influence into economic growth.

He made the call at the opening of the party's leadership training at Katima Mulilo. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians, especially the youth, to take up the second phase of the national struggle and a responsibility to honour the sacrifices of liberation heroes by contributing to the country's economic development.

The Khorixas Town Council has called on businesses, financial institutions, development partners and the community to support the upcoming Khorixas Trade Fair, aimed at promoting investment, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth in the town.

Local content should be treated as an economic development strategy and not simply as a regulatory requirement. 

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) needs to accelerate the establishment of a regional development fund in order to financially boost regional industrialisation through core investments.

Research and innovation are gaining momentum in Namibia, with universities and government institutions calling for more investment to tackle socio-economic challenges and drive economic growth. 

The International University of Management (IUM) is among the institutions promoting this approach.

A growing mismatch between skills provided by education systems and those demanded by modern and high-growth industries contributes to millions of young people in Africa remaining unemployed or underemployed.

The Kunene Region's small-scale mining sector has been facing several challenges despite its significant potential in mineral resources.

Creatives continue to actively position themselves to grow the industry that has the potential to drive economic growth, create employment, and foster cultural development.