President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for innovative approaches to address persistent gaps holding back the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has emphasised the need for Namibia to invest in and strengthen collaboration on space technologies with countries, such as neighbouring Angola.

Emma Theofelus praised the neighbouring country's significant advancements in satellite communications.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has appointed a task force to oversee the transformation of five state-owned vocational training centres into vocational colleges, aiming to allow for higher qualifications within the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector

The Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor has advised small business owners to focus more on creative businesses to secure funding.

Florian Donatus was speaking at the handover of machinery and equipment to 20 SMEs valued at N$150,000.

To advocate for information and information communication (ICT) integration in teaching and learning and to showcase emerging technologies and innovations, the Otjozondjupa Region hosted a Regional ICT Summit in Education and Exhibitions. 

MTC intends to continue as a catalyst for sustained growth in Namibia's creative industry. 

This is after another commitment of N$250,000 to the Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards (SYMLAFA). 

The Deputy Prime Minister has commended the Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) for demonstrating that food security is not only about farms and markets but also about innovation within institutions. 

Entrepreneurs hailed the ARAF trade fair at Usakos for providing a market for local products.

ARAF is a joint trade fair created by the Omaruru, Karibib and Usakos Town Councils to celebrate local entrepreneurship, micro- and small enterprises, corporates, agriculture and music.

The National Skills Competition provided a platform for institutions, companies, and innovators in the TVET sector to exhibit their products and services. 

Exhibitors shared with NBC News what the platform means and highlighted the importance of the TVET sector for economic development.

Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, said the government has put priority on vocational education, with a focus on transforming the sector from a supply-driven approach to a demand-driven one and ensuring that it responds to current and future skills needs.