Zambezi Vocational Training Centre

Vocational Training in 13 Occupational Areas including Agriculture in VET - Farm Equipment and Horticulture Over 50% the trainee population is females.

The Zambezi Vocational Training Center is based in the town of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region in the far-north-eastern Namibia, on the shores of the Zambezi River. Zambia is on the other side of the Zambezi River and Zimbabwe and Botswana are the adjacent countries.The center first opened its doors in 1993 with an initial enrollment of 36 trainees training in 3 vocational trades and these wer

e Clothing Technology, Joinery & Cabinet Making and Secretarial & Office Administration.Over the years, the center expanded from 3 to 7 occupations/trades and these are: Bricklaying & Plastering, Clothing Production, Hospitality & Tourism, Joinery & Cabinet Making, Plumbing & Pipe fitting, Office Administration and Welding & Metal Fabrication. As a result of training program expansion, the enrollment also grew to well over 500 trainees. The staff compliment also grew from 15 to over 50 staff members (this includes 25 full and part-time instructors/trainers).Zambezi Vocational Training Center operated under the National Vocational Training Act, No. 18 of 1994 under the Ministry of Education until June 2008 when the Vocational Education and Training Act, No. 1 of 2008 was promulgated. This Act made provision for the management and control of the state-owned vocational training Center's to be devolved upon the Namibia Training Authority until date that Center's are, in the opinion of the Board, able to be transformed into self-reliant vocational education and training provider.By way of giving Vocational Training Center's self-governance, NTA has appointed an Interim Advisory Committee to promote efficiency and service oriented approach to the management of the VTCs. The Zambezi VTC Interim Advisory Committee is therefore serving as an advisory body of the center. We currently have 7 NQA Accredited trades:
1. Agriculture in VET - Farm Equipment and
2. Agriculture in VET - Horticulture
3. Bricklaying & Plastering
4. Clothign Production
5. Hospitality & Tourism
6. Joinery & Cabinet Making
7. Office Administration
8. Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
9. Welding & Metal Fabrication

We also have support subjects:
1. English Communication
2. Numeracy
3. HIV/ AIDS
4. Entrepreneurship
5. Technical Drawing

16/06/2026

Applications close on 26 June 2026

16/06/2026

ZVTC-VET | The First Gentleman, Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Epaphras Ndaitwa, paid his second visit to the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre (ZVTC), where he met with Centre Manager Richard Kambinda. During the visit, Kambinda provided an update on the Centre’s expansion initiatives and outlined ongoing efforts to ensure the campus remains on course for sustainable growth. The briefing was also attended by Dorothy Kabula, who joined discussions on the institution’s development and future prospects.

15/06/2026

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13/06/2026

Zambezi VTC Bids Farewell to Mr. Robert Matengu Ndana

Zambezi Vocational Training Centre bids a heartfelt farewell to Robert Matengu Ndana as he retires after an outstanding 26 years of dedicated service.

Mr. Ndana has served the institution with commitment, professionalism, and integrity, most recently as Head of Training. Throughout his career, he played a significant role in shaping the training and development of countless trainees, contributing immensely to the growth and success of Zambezi VTC.

His leadership, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to Technical and Vocational Education and Training have left a lasting impact on both colleagues and trainees. His contributions will continue to inspire future generations within the institution.

As he embarks on this new chapter of retirement, the Zambezi VTC family extends its sincere gratitude for his years of exemplary service and wishes him good health, happiness, and success in all his future endeavors.

Thank you, Mr. Ndana, for 26 remarkable years of service, commitment, and excellence. Your legacy will always remain part of Zambezi VTC.

Happy Retirement! 🎉👏🎓

09/06/2026

Zambezi VTC Hosts Fourth NKURUZA TVET Hub Meeting

The fourth Nkurenkuru, Rundu and Zambezi (NKURUZA) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Hub Meeting commenced on Monday in Katima Mulilo.

The five-day planning workshop brings together representatives from Nkurenkuru VTC, Rundu VTC, and Zambezi VTC to strengthen collaboration and advance the delivery of quality TVET in Namibia's north-eastern regions.

The workshop focuses on identifying strategies to enhance access to quality vocational education and training, while fostering stronger relationships among staff and trainees across the three centres.

🤝 Together for Quality TVET

📚 Skills Development

🎓 Empowering Future Professionals

📍 Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region

04/06/2026

Welcoming Ms. Stacy Sanjahi to Zambezi VTC Team

03/06/2026

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Location

Katima Mulilo

Telephone

+26466253264

Website

https://www.zvtc.edu.na/

Address

Wenele Road
Katima Mulilo
0000

Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 13:00
	14:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 13:00
	14:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 13:00
	14:00 - 16:30
Thursday	07:00 - 13:00
	14:00 - 16:30
Friday	07:00 - 13:00