Capacity Building

Lion Oilfield Services Invests in Local Skills

Lion Oilfield Services is placing a strong emphasis on developing local talent as the country moves closer to commercialising its offshore oil and gas sector. The company prioritizes skills development, advanced technology, and community reinvestment, while Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino stresses the need to build local capacity. Paulo Coelho, Business and Communications Executive for Lion Oilfield Services Namibia:

18 December, 2025

Namibia

University of Science and Technology Launches Technical and Vocational Education Conference

The University of Science and Technology has kicked off the this year’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training Conference in Windhoek, focusing on innovation, partnerships, and skills development. Policymakers, educators, and industry leaders are exploring ways to strengthen the technical workforce. Joseph Mukendwa is the Head of Policy, Planning, and Strategy at the Green Hydrogen

23 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Petrofund and Baker Hughes have Partnered to Strengthen Energy Skills Development

Petrofund and Baker Hughes have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing local Field Service Engineers in the energy sector. The agreement was signed in Windhoek during a session with energy and petroleum stakeholders hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. Petrofund Chief Executive Officer Niillian Mulemi spoke about the collaboration with our Angie Scholtz.

17 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Supporting SME growth key to quality service delivery, says Nekundi

Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekudi (Photo: The Namibian) Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi met with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Windhoek to discuss the challenges hindering their participation in government projects. He emphasized the importance of supporting SME growth to enhance service delivery across sectors. Petrus Amutenya reports. SMEs play a critical role in Namibia’s economy, accounting for about 40% of employment and contributing roughly 30% […]

11 August, 2025

Local

Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Announce Journalist Training at Hardap Dam Resort

For Immediate Release Windhoek, November 5, 2024 – The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) hereby announce a collaborative journalism training program to be held at Hardap Dam Resort from November 7 to 9, 2024. This initiative, led by the NSA’s Census team, aims to proactively equip journalists with skills in understanding, accessing, and accurately reporting data, specifically focusing on census data. Over 14 journalists […]

5 November, 2024

Namibia

Roads Authority Graduation Ceremony Supports SMEs in Tender Processes

The Roads Authority hosted a five-day graduation ceremony in Windhoek aimed at empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises with insights into tender processes. Spokesperson Hileni Fillemon provided further details on the initiative.

5 November, 2024

Business / Economics

Development Bank of Namibia and One Economy Foundation sign deal

The Development Bank of Namibia and the One Economy Foundation have signed a partnership to promote sustainable economic growth, youth empowerment, and community development. The collaboration focuses on mentorship, capacity building, and enterprise development, with a special emphasis on supporting youth, women, and rural entrepreneurs. Development Bank of Namibia CEO, John Steytler.

23 October, 2024

Namibia

Windhoek hosts Agriculture education forum

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture is hosting its 2nd Triennial Conference in Windhoek, focused on enhancing higher agricultural education and research in Africa. The event calls for African governments, development partners, and private sector investment to support the continent's development goals. Executive Director of the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Alfred van Kent.

12 August, 2024

Namibia

City of Windhoek and IUM partner on student internship and training

The City of Windhoek and the International University of Management signed a memorandum of understanding. The memorandum of understanding includes curriculum development and capacity building, practical training, including job attachments and student internships in, Hospitality and Tourism, Business Administration, Accounting, Environmental Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Information Communication and Technology, and Water Resources Management. Here is the City of Windhoek's spokesperson Lydia Amutenya.

25 July, 2024