Green industrialisation at the Dry-Hy research workshop highlighted that industry has the potential to create more than 37,000 jobs within the next four years as Namibia and Germany deepen cooperation on green hydrogen technologies.
The projections were shared at a one-day workshop in Windhoek.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, has called for a shift from exporting raw agricultural commodities domestically to create jobs.
One hundred entrepreneurs have graduated from the Olafika SME Development and Mentorship Programme.
The one-year training equipped Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the skills to grow, create jobs, and strengthen Namibia's economy.
The minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, has described technical and vocational education as a critical tool in addressing youth unemployment and promoting entrepreneurship during the launch of the Open Door Education Center (ODEC) TVET programme and stakeholders engagement forum held
Petrosol Petroleum Solutions co-owner Johan Botes says creating an enabling environment for the private sector to grow is key to job creation and poverty reduction in Namibia.
Botes made the remarks during the company's 25th corporate anniversary gala held at Otjiwarongo.
Residents of the Samora Machel Constituency have welcomed the opening of the Goreangab Mall, calling it a major step forward for the community.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for stronger Namibian and Chinese investment partnerships focused on local value addition, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.
Competition in Okongo remains intense as numerous individuals strive to endure amidst unemployment.
This comes as Angolan citizens continue crossing into the village to do business, prompting calls for the village council to review and strengthen local trading regulations.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has reaffirmed government support for the green hydrogen sector.
Witbooi said this during her brief visit to the Hyphen Energy office at Lüderitz.
The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has called for sweeping reforms at state-owned Seaflower to unlock job creation and economic benefits from its massive fish quotas.
