Wezesha college needs over N$10m to realise Rundu campus vision
Wezesha Vocational College requires between N$10 million and N$20 million to fully establish its new training facility in Tumweneni, Rundu.
This was revealed by executive director Augustinus Ngombe during a groundbreaking ceremony held yesterday.
Ngombe said that while initial construction had already begun, with land clearing and the setup of essential infrastructure, such as a water tank and sanitation facilities, the college is still far from achieving its broader vision.
New technology
“To construct the institution we want in full, we need around 10 to 20 million,” Ngombe stated. “We want to bring in new technology and not repeat the shortcomings already seen at many existing TVETs, where outdated equipment is a challenge.”
Ngombe emphasised a phased development approach, with the first phase focusing on the basic structures necessary to initiate brick production, provide water, and construct toilets.
Subsequent phases will include the construction of workshops that will eventually allow the college to open for training.
He also outlined plans to structure Wezesha differently from traditional vocational centres by embedding entrepreneurship training into all skills programmes from the first year.
New approach
“We won’t enrol students just as artisans. We enrol them as entrepreneurs, whether it’s in plumbing or bricklaying, they’ll also be taught financial management and marketing,” he said. “By the end of their studies, they should be able to decide whether to find employment or start their own businesses.”
Ngombe added that the college is exploring regional and continental partnerships, including sending students to South Africa for trade testing and initiating discussions with institutions in Kenya and Angola to expand exchange opportunities.
If completed, Wezesha will become the fourth vocational training provider in Rundu, joining Rundu VTC, Ngato VTC and Cosdec.
The college currently operates from a small office in Windhoek and plans to offer both short and long courses, including NQ4 qualifications.
It has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Notre Dame University in the United States, which has sent five exchange students who will remain in the country until the end of July.
This was revealed by executive director Augustinus Ngombe during a groundbreaking ceremony held yesterday.
Ngombe said that while initial construction had already begun, with land clearing and the setup of essential infrastructure, such as a water tank and sanitation facilities, the college is still far from achieving its broader vision.
New technology
“To construct the institution we want in full, we need around 10 to 20 million,” Ngombe stated. “We want to bring in new technology and not repeat the shortcomings already seen at many existing TVETs, where outdated equipment is a challenge.”
Ngombe emphasised a phased development approach, with the first phase focusing on the basic structures necessary to initiate brick production, provide water, and construct toilets.
Subsequent phases will include the construction of workshops that will eventually allow the college to open for training.
He also outlined plans to structure Wezesha differently from traditional vocational centres by embedding entrepreneurship training into all skills programmes from the first year.
New approach
“We won’t enrol students just as artisans. We enrol them as entrepreneurs, whether it’s in plumbing or bricklaying, they’ll also be taught financial management and marketing,” he said. “By the end of their studies, they should be able to decide whether to find employment or start their own businesses.”
Ngombe added that the college is exploring regional and continental partnerships, including sending students to South Africa for trade testing and initiating discussions with institutions in Kenya and Angola to expand exchange opportunities.
If completed, Wezesha will become the fourth vocational training provider in Rundu, joining Rundu VTC, Ngato VTC and Cosdec.
The college currently operates from a small office in Windhoek and plans to offer both short and long courses, including NQ4 qualifications.
It has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Notre Dame University in the United States, which has sent five exchange students who will remain in the country until the end of July.
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