Deputy Prime Minister Begins Working Visit to Erongo Region Focused on Industry and Skills Development

Deputy Prime Minister Begins Working Visit to Erongo Region Focused on Industry and Skills Development. The Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy has commenced an official visit to the Erongo Region, running from 23 to 26 July. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to promote education, skills development, and industrial advancement in Namibia.

The Ministry has outlined a series of engagements aimed at strengthening collaboration with regional stakeholders and highlighting key developmental priorities. These include support for youth skills training, local industrial capacity building, and sustainable energy initiatives.

The visit reflects the Ministry’s broader mandate to drive inclusive economic growth while ensuring that communities across Namibia benefit from national development agendas. As part of the programme, the Deputy Prime Minister will be engaging with local authorities, community representatives, training institutions, and industrial operators in the region.

The Erongo Region, known for its strategic importance to Namibia’s mining and energy sectors, is a focal point for infrastructure and workforce development. This visit is expected to reinforce the Ministry’s commitment to unlocking regional potential through responsive policy implementation and stakeholder engagement.