Namibia invests in vocational training to tackle unemployment

Niël Terblanché Namibia is focusing on enhancing its technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector in an ambitious move to combat the high unemployment rate in the country and modernize the national economy. The Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, highlighted the critical role of a responsive and industry-relevant TVET sector during the inauguration of new workshops at the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre. She stated that addressing the unemployment and under-employment challenges in the highly segmented labour market is vital for economic growth. According to the minister, Namibia is on the brink of a significant…