Africa's labour force grew to over 509 million people in 2022, while the number of international migrants on the continent rose to 26 million.

The Presidential Special Advisor and Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President, Kornelia Shilunga, has commended the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre for upscaling the boiler making and metal fabrication course.

The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations says expanding social protection to workers in the informal economy has emerged as a key government priority.

He said this on a message delivered on his behalf at an International Social Security Forum on Monday. 

The Namibia Revenue Agency Commissioner, Sam Shivute, said its partnership with the National Youth Service will help develop a disciplined and skilled workforce capable of supporting Namibia's economic ambitions.

Namibia's delegation promoted inclusive apprenticeship at the Sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASNET) conference, taking place in Abuja, Nigeria. 

The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has resolved to update a database of unemployed and skilled persons to absorb some into government projects undertaken in the region.

The move follows a recent community demonstration at the Kalkfeld settlement where they demanded jobs and better services.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for alignment between education and the country's evolving economic priorities, stressing that targeted skills development is critical to unlocking opportunities in emerging sectors.

Local labour scholar Dr Michael Akuupa says Namibian higher education institutions are struggling to keep pace with rapidly evolving global academic curricula and the demands of emerging labour markets.

Over 1,000 young people gathered in Rundu this week to register for training in various fields.

The initiative is part of a programme offered by Ezze Training Centre, in collaboration with the Division for Gender and Child Welfare and other stakeholders, currently running in all regions.

President Nangolo Mbumba has announced that Namibia has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable growth, aligning with the country's vision for industrialisation, economic diversification, and job creation.