A public discussion by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) highlighted the structural causes of joblessness and emphasised the need to better align the country's economic growth with job creation.
The Namibia National Farmers Union Board Chairperson Vetuundja Kazapua has called upon private sectors in Omaheke to contribute meaningfully towards agricultural-related activities in the region.
Local entrepreneurs who attended the Ministry of International Relations and Trade's regional engagements at Rundu described it as crucial and long overdue.
The engagement provided a platform for the local business community to give input on how to harness the potential of the Kavango East region.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has maintained the government's resolve to work together with the private sector in advancing Namibia's developmental agenda.
The 17th U.S.–Africa Business Summit emphasised the importance of strengthening the private sector, growing regional economies, and leveraging technology to advance infrastructure development.
Angola's President João Lourenço officially opened the three-day event in Luanda.
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Christian Shingiro, says that the ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement opens significant opportunities for Namibian products, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), through reduced or zero tariffs.
The memorial service at Casa Rosalia on Monday was organised by the private sector and included tributes from several prominent figures reflecting on the late President Geingob's impact on Namibia.
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on the private sector to come on board and support the government's efforts in developing the National Internship Programme Policy.
Deputy Prime Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Erongo regional leadership to step up their efforts in promoting private sector involvement in regional initiatives aimed at strengthening industrialization and driving economic development.
The African Export-Import Bank has expressed interest in working with both the public and private sectors in Namibia to finance the development of a robust pipeline of projects to support the country's development agenda.
