Also known as: NTA · National Training Authority
Government agency managing vocational training grants and TVET programmes, with 13,512 trainees enrolled and over N$306 million in 2025/26 employer training grants available.
The education ministry is investigating allegations of governance failures and procurement irregularities at the Namibia Training Authority following an anonymous petition.
The education ministry is investigating governance and procurement failures at the Namibia Training Authority, addressing accountability and public resource management in a critical sector.
23 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The education ministry is investigating allegations of governance failures and procurement irregularities at the Namibia Training Authority following an anonymous petition.
23 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibia Training Authority CEO urges employers to submit Employer Training Grant applications by midnight on 5 May, noting that more than N$306 million is available for the 2025/26 financial year for businesses that invested in employee training between 1 April 2025 and 31 March. The grant reimburses up to 50% of VET levy contributions for qualifying training, covering accredited programmes and in-house interventions.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The CEO of the Namibia Training Authority calls on employers to submit Employer Training Grant applications by 5 May 2026 to reclaim up to 50% of VET levy contributions invested in staff training. Over N$306 million is projected for disbursement in the 2025/26 financial year, with eligible training covering NQA-accredited programmes and industry-relevant courses.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
At a graduation ceremony in Windhoek, NamPower managing director Simson Haulofu encouraged 26 graduates to pursue entrepreneurship and job creation rather than relying on traditional employment, emphasising that vocational training and skills development are essential to reducing poverty and spurring economic growth. Officials from the Namibia Training Authority stressed that TVET empowers individuals to create employment and build resilience in sectors critical to Namibia's economy.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tobias Nambala, speaking at a Nampower graduation ceremony, emphasised that technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is essential for addressing Namibia's skills needs across energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors. He called on graduates to embrace professionalism, lifelong learning, and pride in their craft as they enter the workforce.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Training Authority has reminded employers to submit their Employer Training Grant claims before the 5 May 2026 deadline, allowing them to recover up to 50% of levies paid for training that aligns with national skills development priorities. Unclaimed funds will be redirected to priority training initiatives, and late submissions will result in forfeiture.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia College of Open Learning offers accredited technical and vocational training in automotive mechatronics, welding, plumbing, and other trades to equip youth and workers with industry-ready skills. The programmes, supported by NSFAF funding and mandatory job attachments, align with national development priorities and are designed to support Namibia's industrialisation goals.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
Albertina Tuvahanga Heita, a veteran of Namibia's independence struggle who went into exile at age 19 and later worked in vocational training, died on 18 March aged 70 and was buried at Ondobe Cemetery in Ohangwena. Officials and community members paid tribute to her contributions to both the liberation struggle and post-independence nation-building.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Technical and Vocational Education and Training plays a central role in Namibia's human capital and economic development, with 126 VTCs enrolling 26,442 trainees in 2025, but the sector faces challenges including uneven regional distribution of training centres, persistent skills mismatches in emerging fields, and insufficient funding for infrastructure modernisation.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
LinkNamibia is a digital marketplace that connects skilled tradespeople with customers across Namibia, addressing both youth unemployment and the shortage of reliable artisan services. The platform vets artisans and handles payments, creating accessible pathways to income for technical graduates without requiring formal business registration or advertising.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →