Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba has reiterated government's commitment to grow the textile sector as approved by Cabinet.

Mbumba says the sector has the potential to create thousands of jobs, especially for women and youth.

Speaking at the inauguration of the school uniform manufacturing project at Nkurenkuru, Mbumba says Namibia needs to cut on its heavy reliance on school uniform imports.

Mbumba says it is time Namibia develops labour-intensive sectors instead of relying on mining, agriculture and fisheries to provide jobs.

Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba is calling on local churches to join the government in promoting unity, harmony, and peace in society.

Mbumba made this call at the Roman Catholic Church's 13th "Inter-Regional Conference of the Bishops of Southern Africa," (IMBSA), in the capital.

The Vice President says that the church played an important role during the dark days of the country's struggle for independence.

He said there is a need to strengthen the church's capacity and elevate its good work, alongside the government, in bettering the lives of young people.