# Higher Education deputy minister, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says skills development is crucial to seize opportunities in the clean energy sector. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika at the launch of the Just Energy Transition skills desk in Johannesburg, Dube-Ncube stressed that while climate change presents urgent challenges, it also brings new possibilities. She added that local innovation, training, mentorship, and donor-funded initiatives are essential to ensure the shift toward decarbonisation and sustainable energy:
Dube-Ncube emphasises skills development vital for clean energy transition [SOUND]
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