The president of the Kenya-Namibia Chamber of Commerce has urged Namibian diplomats and business leaders attending the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to pursue actionable investment deals and tangible business partnerships from engagements with Kenya and more than 30 African heads of state attending the summit.
Meanwhile, NUST Acting Vice Chancellor Andrew Niikondo has urged graduates to remain resilient and use their knowledge to create opportunities, not only for themselves but for others as well, contributing to Namibia's social and economic development.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says education, skills training, and human capital remain central to Namibia's development agenda.
Namibia will promote its interests in energy transition and innovation-led growth at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, from 11–12 May 2026.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi will represent Namibia, engaging in discussions on innovation, food security, and renewable energy.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the United Nations are deepening their partnership with a focus on youth engagement, accurate storytelling, and development communication.
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade is closely monitoring ongoing anti-illegal migration demonstrations in South Africa. Executive Director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati confirmed that no Namibian nationals have so far been affected by the unrest.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to press freedom, describing it as essential to democracy, human rights and national stability.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) has recorded a surge in student enrolment following the introduction of subsidised tertiary education.
This, UNAM Vice Chancellor Keneth Matengu said, has provided opportunities to many aspiring graduates.
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.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated Namibia’s firm solidarity with the people of Western Sahara during a meeting with Aubi Bouchraya, Special Envoy and Advisor to the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
