President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised that Africa cannot celebrate its first women leaders and stop there.
She said this is because the continent's progress will be measured by how many more women rise to leadership and whether they leave the path easier for those who follow.
African countries that gained independence decades before Namibia have a role to play in its industrialisation pursuit through investment, value addition and regional trade.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has given State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) a 24-month deadline to table investment-ready projects while declaring she is prepared to disrupt government systems to remove obstacles.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for fast-tracking the Occupational Health and Safety Bill to protect mine workers.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah encouraged mining companies to provide post-retirement medical support for employees affected by occupational diseases and injuries.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia's mining industry to move beyond commitments and accelerate job creation, local value addition, and economic diversification.
She described the mining sector as one of the key drivers of the country's development agenda.
The implementation of the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions is advancing efforts to create jobs, expand social protection and formalise the informal economy.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated her call for Namibian businesses to negotiate with investors from a position of strength and not simply as beggars.
The government's decision to prioritise the creative industry within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is gaining renewed support to help transform talent into sustainable business opportunities.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to embrace modern technology while fiercely protecting their cultural identity.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended residents for volunteering their time to clean the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, describing the initiative as a demonstration of patriotism, community responsibility, and nation-building.
