President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for alignment between education and the country's evolving economic priorities, stressing that targeted skills development is critical to unlocking opportunities in emerging sectors.
Namibia's economic growth is projected to strengthen to around 3.5% this year, though experts warn that escalating global geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in the Middle East, pose risks to this outlook.
Young people have been encouraged to become a generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem-solvers.
To this effect, a Youth-to-Youth Indaba was held at Okongo in the Ohangwena region.
Members of Parliament contributing to the budget allocation for agriculture and land reform requested the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform to provide more financial and technical support to communal farmers to boost productivity.
The ministry has been allocated about N$1 billion
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has ruled out any immediate increase to the national budget, stating that the government will only review allocations once there is clearer evidence of economic growth.
Close to N$600 million has been allocated to the vote for works for the 2026/2027 financial year.
The sector plays a crucial role in ensuring that infrastructure supports economic growth and service delivery.
Namibia and Zambia are accelerating efforts to operationalise the One-Stop Border Post at Katima Mulilo.
The project aims to boost trade, reduce delays, and strengthen regional integration between the two countries.
African leaders have been urged to move beyond policy discussions and deliver tangible results for citizens, as the continent charts a new path for agricultural transformation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia does not forget countries and movements that supported Namibia's liberation struggle.
She emphasised that the country's independence was built on global solidarity.
Amid global geopolitical tensions, Namibia and Botswana have committed to exchanging strategies to secure critical commodities, such as oil flows, and ensure ports remain open to facilitate the smooth movement of goods to strengthen economic growth.
