Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has encouraged learners not to look down on vocational training education, saying the unemployment rate among people who graduate from vocational centres is low.

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was speaking at the opening of Ritja Career fair at Omaruru.

Themed "Education in Science and Technology Advance Real World and the Promotion of Vocational Training Centres to Fill the Gap in a Namibian Labour Market", the career fair provides guidance to learners as they prepare for tertiary education.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says Namibia should ensure optimal value for its natural resources such as diamonds to increase revenue, create jobs and reduce poverty.

The Premier said this during her first visit to Namib Desert Diamonds.

The Premiere says as Namibia continues to ensure price discovery for its diamonds, the high returns from the mineral will improve the well-being of citizens as well as create space for individuals outside the sector to benefit.  

Prime Minister Sara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says Chief Hosea Kutako was a national hero who didn't only think of his tribe but reached out to other communities. She said this when she visited Divine Priest Absai Uetuesapi Mungendje, who now oversees the sacred shrine at the Hosea Kutako Museum and Homestead in Toasis in the Aminuis Constituency.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on the Executive Directors and heads of government entities to be transparent and provide timely information to all bidders participating in tenders.

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made the call when she addressed the annual meeting of the EDs.

In her address, the Premier urged government agencies to implement the Procurement Amendment Framework aimed at supporting locally produced goods and the Code of Good Practice launched by the Finance Ministry.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila concluded a three-day visit to areas affected by flood waters from Angola.

Her last stop was in flood-prone areas in the Outapi Constituency.

The Premier was accompanied by Governor Erginus Endjala.

The government has reiterated its commitment to respect and protect the rights of all people and their dignity.

The Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila reaffirmed this at the commemoration of the International Human Rights Day and Namibia Women's Day at Rundu.

The Primier said in order to strengthen the effort to end human rights violations, the government has adopted laws and policies.  

Prime Minister Samuel Matekane says his government is on track to meet the pledges he made during his first 100 days in office to turn around the Kingdom's economy.

Among the pledges are to fight corruption, award performance contracts to government officials, and stop the looting and wastage of state funds.

The scope of bilateral ties between Namibia and Lesotho as well as SADC regional matters were the focus of discussions between President Hage Geingob and the visiting Prime Minister of Lesotho, Samuel Matekane.

Prime Minister Matekane was on a one-day official visit to Namibia, his first since assuming office last month.

While acknowledging Namibia's oversight of Lesotho's general elections, Matekane says there is a range of areas in which the two states can cooperate.

The Prime Minister of Lesotho, Samuel Matekane, is expected to arrive in Windhoek tomorrow on an official visit to Namibia.

State House says Prime Minister Matekane's visit is to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between Namibia and Lesotho.

Matekane will have talks with President Hage Geingob, who was also a guest speaker at his inauguration last month.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugogelwa-Amadhila is calling on the leadership of the Otjozondjupa Region to up their game in terms of performance and implement the Performance Management System in their respective offices.

The Prime Minister, accompanied by the top leadership of the region, such as Governor James Uerikua and Regional Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera, visited the Kalkfeld settlement, where only about 100 of its 4000 inhabitants are employed.