WorldSkills Namibia 2025 Showcases TVET as Key Driver of Economic Growth. Swakopmund is hosting more than 170 trainees from 30 technical and vocational training institutions nationwide for the fourth edition of WorldSkills Namibia, which commenced on Monday. The event is organized by the Namibia Training Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture.
The five-day competition brings together young people in diverse disciplines such as bricklaying, plumbing, fashion design, and other trades. It aims to highlight the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a cornerstone of Namibia’s development agenda.
Speaking at the opening ceremony on behalf of President Dr. Netumbu Nandi Ndaitwah, Erongo Governor Natalia Goagoses underscored the role of innovation and technical skills in building sustainable industries. She said that emerging sectors like oil, gas, and green hydrogen require highly skilled vocational professionals, and that Namibia must capitalize on these opportunities to strengthen its economy.
“Innovators are the special breed that can create wealth, build new markets, and drive industries,” Goagoses said, urging stakeholders to support graduates and institutions that advance vocational training.
“TVET is central to the development of our nation’s goals. It must not be seen as a fallback but as a future-focused career path,” she said.
Swakopmund Mayor Blasius Goraseb encouraged young people to embrace technical skills as tools for empowerment and value creation.
Themed “Elevating the Quality and Impact of Namibia’s TVET Delivery Model”, the competition concludes on Saturday, 27 September 2025, with winners expected to be recognized for their skills excellence.
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