Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) will roll out the 2026 edition of its MTC 4 Life programme in the ǁKharas Region in April, targeting 30 young people with vocational training and start-up capital aimed at tackling youth unemployment.
The initiative will focus on self-employed and unemployed Namibians aged between 18 and 35, equipping them with practical skills and basic business support to help them establish or grow small enterprises.
Under the programme, participants will undergo seven days of intensive, hands-on training in trades including hairdressing, barbering, baking, leatherwork, sewing and cell phone repair. Each trade will accommodate up to five trainees to allow for close mentorship and skills transfer.
In addition to technical training, each beneficiary will receive a starter toolkit aligned to their chosen trade, as well as a seed grant of N$5,000 to assist with launching or expanding a micro-business.
MTC’s Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, said the programme forms part of the company’s broader commitment to social and economic development.
“We aim to invest in initiatives that change lives, empower youth and contribute to building a Namibia that future generations can be proud of. Programmes like MTC 4 Life are about creating real opportunities and enabling young people to shape their own futures,” Ekandjo said.
The company said the 2026 cycle will be implemented in partnership with regional stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and support for the selected participants.
Youth unemployment remains one of Namibia’s most pressing socio-economic challenges, particularly in rural regions where access to skills training and start-up capital is limited.
By combining vocational training with financial support, the programme seeks to move beneficiaries towards self-reliance and income generation.
