By: David Shoombe
Economist Salomo Hei has cautioned that Namibia’s emerging industries, such as oil and gas, require a highly skilled workforce, emphasising the need for young people to pursue education in science, commerce, and mathematics.
“Industries such as oil and gas need an educated and highly sophisticated labour force. If we don’t push for the right skills, these new sectors will remain inaccessible to Namibians,” Hei said at the Old Mutual Youth Indaba on March 14, 2025.
He further warned that unplanned investment in skills development could result in economic growth that fails to improve the lives of Namibians.
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