Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare has urged new graduates to use their newly acquired skills to further advance their cause for self-development.
He made the remarks during the graduation ceremony of Triumphant College today.
Vice-President Lucia Witbooi says vocational training is vital for any country to obtain sustainable socioeconomic, technological and cultural advancement.
She said without a strong and responsive vocational education and training system, countries will struggle to achieve most of their set targets.
Social commentator Sam Kauapirura believes more still needs to be done to incorporate genocide studies into the national school curriculum.
Kauapirura was speaking in an interview with NBC's Namibia Connects programme ahead of Genocide Remembrance Day.
First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah says there is a growing imbalance in male participation and engagement across the educational and social development pipeline.
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sent off 22 bursary recipients to pursue studies in various disciplines.
The recipients include nine air traffic controllers, four air traffic safety electronics personnel, and nine aeronautical information officers.
Members of the National Council (NC) raised concerns about school hostel conditions, unfinished projects, unclear budgets and collapsing government buildings.
The MPs further urged the government to improve accommodation and provide a supportive environment for learners.
The closure of the Tsumkwe Community Learning and Development Centre due to renovations has left many residents without access to library services for over a year.
More than 400 copies of a pictorial book celebrating Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Nujoma, will be distributed to libraries and schools nationwide.
The handover took place on 12 May, commemorating Nujoma’s 97th birthday.
Meanwhile, NUST Acting Vice Chancellor Andrew Niikondo has urged graduates to remain resilient and use their knowledge to create opportunities, not only for themselves but for others as well, contributing to Namibia's social and economic development.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says education, skills training, and human capital remain central to Namibia's development agenda.
