President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is satisfied with the progress made by some green schemes in the Kavango East Region.
The President visited Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena on Thursday and said she noticed significant improvement in their operations.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed development plans outlined in the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) with traditional leaders in the Kavango East and West regions.
She emphasised the crucial role the traditional authorities play in ensuring the welfare of Namibian citizens.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has questioned the Ministry of Agriculture’s decision to retain management of the Kalimbeza National Rice Project, instead of transferring it to the University of Namibia (UNAM) as she previously recommended.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah states that the government is committed to empowering the youth, advancing industrialisation, promoting the beneficiation of natural resources, and creating employment opportunities.
A resettled commercial farmer at Okorukambe in the Omaheke Region, Agnes Tjiramba, has urged fellow farmers to come up with ways to address developmental challenges.
Retired nurse Tjiramba said agriculture has the potential to solve many socio-economic challenges.
The Swapo Party Regional Coordinator for ||Kharas Region has called on party members and supporters to intensify voter mobilisation efforts to regain lost constituencies and local authority seats in the November elections.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing socioeconomic development through stronger stakeholder engagement and decentralisation.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development is urging individuals bidding for government tenders to be realistic and only take on projects they can fully deliver on.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has requested that the leadership in the Kavango East Region assist in bringing ICT development closer to the people.
Young people in the Erongo Region are redefining what "heroism" means, saying that while honouring those who fought for independence, it also challenges them to face the struggles of the present.
