Also known as: NTA
Namibia Training Authority — state agency overseeing TVET system and vocational skills training, recently expanded involvement in school food provision and pre-vocational education funding.
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Namibian Sun
Namibia Training Authority is led by CEO Erick Fundula Nenghwanya
“The CEO of the Namibia Training Authority, Erick Fundula Nenghwanya, says the partnership between Nakayale, Eenhana and Valombola proves that institutions achieve more by sharing expertise and resources than by working in isolation.”
BREAKING: NTA-CEO on CollaborationThe Namibian
Namibia Training Authority was established by Vocational Education and Training Act
“The Vocational Education and Training Act established the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) and a training levy system designed to link industry funding directly to skills development.”
Beyond Certificates: Rethinking the Purpose of TVET in NamibiaThe Namibian
Namibia Training Authority provided N$1.2 million to City of Windhoek for firefighting and rescue training
“The City of Windhoek has received N$1.2 million from the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) for firefighting and rescue operations training programmes.”
City of Windhoek gets N$1.2 million to train firefightersWindhoek Observer
Namibia Training Authority was created by the Vocational Education and Training Act
“The Vocational Education and Training Act created the Namibia Training Authority and a training-levy system to link industry directly to skills financing.”
Skilled, not ready: The real gap behind Namibia’s youth unemploymentThe Namibian
Namibia Training Authority was awarded a N$540-million contract to supply food to 239 government school hostels nationwide
“Private caterer Pamo Trading Enterprises is taking the government to court to challenge a N$540-million hostel food tender awarded to the Namibia Training Authority.”
Caterers sue Govt over N$540m school tenderThe Namibian
Namibia Training Authority facilitated the apprenticeship programme with support and guidance
“The apprenticeship programme was facilitated with the support and guidance of the Namibia Training Authority.”
A Dream, A Journey, A Chef’s HatThe Namibian
Namibia Training Authority will receive 3.6 hectares of land for general industrial purposes at more than N$4.9 million
“Meanwhile, the municipality also intends to sell 3.6 hectares of land to the NTA for general industrial purposes at a purchase price of more than N$4.9 million.”
Gobabis plans N$8.8m land sale for housingWindhoek Observer
Namibia Training Authority (NTA) announced the country's participation in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
“The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) and WorldSkills Namibia (WSN) announced the country's participation on Wednesday to coincide with World Youth Skills Day which is observed annually on 15 July.”
17 young Namibians to showcase skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026Windhoek Observer
NTA established the WorldSkills Namibia Secretariat in 2016
“The NTA established the WorldSkills Namibia Secretariat in 2016 to coordinate national skills competitions and prepare Team Namibia for regional and international events.”
17 young Namibians to showcase skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026Windhoek Observer
Namibia Training Authority emerged as the responsive bidder in procuring food for school hostels
“According to the ministry, six public entities participated in the procurement process, with NTA emerging as the responsive bidder in line with provisions of the Public Procurement Act.”
Education ministry defends NTA appointment for hostel food supplyMore than 100 Namibians with visual impairments have received remedial and medical massage training through Nomad Wellness Academy. Vice President Lucia Witbooi called on employers and the private sector to remove barriers and create inclusive economic opportunities for persons with disabilities.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
More than 100 Namibians with visual impairments have received remedial and medical massage training through Nomad Wellness Academy. Vice President Lucia Witbooi called on employers and the private sector to remove barriers and create inclusive economic opportunities for persons with disabilities.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
George P. Victor, a Welding competitor from Eenhana VTC, won the Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China (22–27 September 2026) and was honoured at the NEV TVET Hub graduation in Ondangwa. The NTA CEO awarded him N$30,000, his Expert N$15,000, the Oshana Governor pledged N$10,000, and the National Planning Commission Director-General pledged the cash equivalent of five head of cattle.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The CEO of the Namibia Training Authority says the partnership between Nakayale, Eenhana and Valombola demonstrates that institutions achieve more by sharing expertise and resources than working in isolation. He called for the partnership to continue expanding training opportunities and for the wider TVET sector to work together to avoid duplication and respond to industry and community needs.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Skeleton Basin Investments Limited has appointed three independent non-executive directors, including Debmarine Namibia chief executive officer Willy Mertens as chairman of the board, effective 25 September 2026.
28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's 36.9% unemployment rate, the highest in the SADC region, reflects a mismatch between qualifications produced and actual job readiness. About a third of TVET graduates are not in employment, education, or training, while employers report persistent shortages in digital and technical skills even as the system oversupplies graduates in business management and public administration.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah officially sent off Team Namibia—17 young vocational professionals—to compete at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. The President described the competition as a global vocational skills event often called the Skills Olympics.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for Namibians to acquire skills that match labour market demands, arguing the country cannot address unemployment while employers face skills shortages. She urged young Namibians to look beyond traditional careers and emphasized the importance of skills development in emerging sectors including green hydrogen, oil and gas, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital technology.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah directed the education ministry to use alternative procurement for a N$540-million school hostel food tender, with the Namibia Training Authority as lead service provider and other public entities, sparking court action from companies questioning the non-public tendering process.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has received N$1.2 million from the Namibia Training Authority for firefighting and rescue operations training programmes covering 40 trainees enrolled at Windhoek's Emergency Management Training Centre. The grant will cover training costs and support the city's capacity development in emergency management.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Nearly a quarter of Namibians aged 18–35 hold post-secondary qualifications yet only 18% are in full-time employment, according to Afrobarometer data cited in the article. The author argues the real problem is a "readiness gap"—the distance between what curricula certify and what workplaces actually demand—rather than a lack of training or qualifications.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Private caterer Pamo Trading Enterprises is challenging a N$540-million hostel food tender awarded to the Namibia Training Authority for supplying food to 239 government school hostels accommodating 77,281 pupils nationwide. The company filed an application at the Windhoek High Court on 20 July seeking to have the award set aside and any procurement contracts declared null and void.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has begun implementing its National Work-Integrated Learning Policy to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace skills, aiming to improve graduate employability. The implementation phase was launched during a two-day national working session in Okahandja, bringing together education institutions, employers, and state agencies to establish coordination mechanisms and monitoring systems for 2026/27.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Viktoria Namene, who joined Gondwana Collection Namibia as a cleaner in 2022, completed a three-year Hospitality Apprenticeship programme with the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, majoring in core commercial cookery (level 3) and earning two certificates in accommodation and food and beverage service. She was the sole representative from Gondwana's Windhoek team among 15 apprentices from various conservancies.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Gobabis Municipality plans to sell 100 residential plots worth more than N$8.8 million to Mbatjiua Construction CC to address the town's housing backlog. Over 13.4 hectares in Extension 6 have been earmarked for construction, with the municipality accepting public objections until 10 August.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will send 17 young competitors to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai from 22 to 27 September 2026, competing in 16 vocational and technical skill categories as part of benchmarking the country's TVET against global standards. The biennial event will bring together about 1,400 competitors from more than 70 countries in 64 disciplines.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Seventeen young Namibians will represent the country in 16 vocational and technical skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026. The Namibia Training Authority and WorldSkills Namibia announced the participation to coincide with World Youth Skills Day, with Namibia's team competing in fields including mechatronics, welding, plumbing, web technologies, and cooking among others.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The education ministry sought an exemption from finance to appoint the Namibia Training Authority to supply food to government school hostels outside open competitive bidding, citing the need to reduce litigation risks and ensure food security after prolonged court cases. The interim arrangement is budgeted at just over N$90 million per month for six months pending resolution of a Supreme Court case.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Training Authority has committed N$1.05 million to strengthen pre-vocational education at seven secondary schools, with each school receiving N$150,000 to improve technical and vocational subjects, procure training equipment, and expose learners to vocational opportunities. The initiative is part of the government's effort to address the mismatch between education and labour market demands.
13 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Training Authority has invested N$1.05 million to strengthen pre-vocational education at seven secondary schools across the country, with each school receiving N$150,000 to improve the delivery of technical and vocational subjects. The funding supports the government's efforts to expand access to quality education and skills development in line with the Sixth National Development Plan.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Training Authority has invested N$1.1 million across seven secondary schools to strengthen pre-vocational subject teaching and prepare learners with practical skills for the labour market. Each school received N$150,000 for equipment procurement and enhanced teaching and learning delivery.
10 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Training Authority handed over N$1.05 million to seven secondary schools during the Pre-Vocational Education Support Awards.
9 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A High Court dispute over a N$64.2 million construction contract for upgrading the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, involving the Central Procurement Board of Namibia, Octagon Construction, and the Namibia Training Authority, has been referred to court-connected mediation as the parties seek alternative dispute resolution before trial.
8 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Education has urged Namibians to avoid enrolling in unregistered or unaccredited higher education institutions, warning that their qualifications are not recognised for employment or further studies. The ministry stressed that all institutions must be registered with the National Council for Higher Education or the Namibia Training Authority, and all programmes must be accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
Trainees at the Valombola Vocational Training Centre manufactured 700 pieces of school furniture valued at N$297,696—comprising 300 chairs and 400 desks—which were handed over to schools in the Khomas Region. The donation was funded through pledges made at a National Fish Consumption Day Gala Dinner and facilitated by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
Rapper D-Jay, born Diogene Ochs, will make his first public appearance at the Lifestyle Experience event at Acacia Park in Otjiwarongo next Saturday after spending a year in seclusion producing music. Raised in the United States before returning to complete high school in Namibia, D-Jay credits American rappers and poetry classes with shaping his career in the local hip-hop scene.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education has urged the public to report higher education institutions operating without registration or accreditation, warning that qualifications from unregistered and unaccredited institutions may not be accepted by employers or other learning institutions. The ministry advises prospective students to verify a college or university's registration with the NCHE or NTA before enrolling and to check that their course is accredited with the NQA before making payments.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Lawyers for suspended manager Gad Kangueehi have challenged the Namibia Training Authority's operations, arguing it has operated in a "legal vacuum" since its board's term expired and that expenditure approved without a board remains unlawful. The matter has reportedly been referred to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Nakayale Rehabilitation Centre to assess the Omusati 1995 Project and identified challenges including shortage of production infrastructure, ageing equipment, and utility costs. She reaffirmed government commitment to improving the living standards of persons living with disabilities.
29 May 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi commended Namibia's inclusive education efforts at a graduation ceremony where 696 learners with special educational needs and disabilities received Certificates in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills, the programme's second cohort since its 2019 introduction. The NQA-accredited programme prepares graduates for vocational training, entrepreneurship, employment, and further education opportunities.
20 May 2026 · Informanté →
A €500 million framework loan facility from the European Investment Bank has not yet been rolled out in Namibia despite EU partnership progress in green hydrogen, critical raw materials, and infrastructure development.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →