President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered an Independence Day address highlighting 36 years of democratic progress, infrastructure development, and education advancement while calling for collective action to address poverty, inequality, unemployment, corruption, and tribalism. She warned of external risks including global tensions and climate change, and committed government to achieving Vision 2030 goals through investment in youth development, subsidised tertiary education, and infrastructure.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered an Independence Day address highlighting 36 years of democratic progress, infrastructure development, and education advancement while calling for collective action to address poverty, inequality, unemployment, corruption, and tribalism. She warned of external risks including global tensions and climate change, and committed government to achieving Vision 2030 goals through investment in youth development, subsidised tertiary education, and infrastructure.
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called on financial institutions to engage in respectful dialogue that preserves individuals' dignity and minimizes severe consequences like home repossession, emphasizing humanity and shared national responsibility. During a meeting with the Bank of Namibia, he commended the institution's strategic direction and affirmed government support for advancing the Sixth National Development Plan through credible and forward-looking institutions.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for collective responsibility and socio-economic transformation as Namibia marked its 36th Independence Day, emphasizing government priorities under the Sixth National Development Plan including agriculture, youth empowerment, education, and renewable energy, while acknowledging remaining challenges in housing, water, and sanitation.
Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi called on Namibians to safeguard unity, strengthen democratic values, and actively contribute to national development during the country's 36th Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium. He acknowledged persistent challenges including drought, unemployment, and economic constraints, emphasizing that prosperity requires collective citizen participation and warning against divisions based on ethnicity, regionalism, or political affiliation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said during Independence Day celebrations that corruption must be treated like treason and those responsible held accountable, as it diverts public resources meant for essential services like healthcare and education. She also warned that tribalism, racism and regionalism are tearing the nation apart and must be avoided.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged Namibians to work together toward inclusive development and tackle poverty, inequality, and corruption as the nation celebrated 36 years of independence. She highlighted democratic progress and infrastructure gains while acknowledging ongoing challenges, and warned against tribalism and regional divisions.
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, the government's priorities under President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah are guided by the Sixth National Development Plan and focus on accelerating inclusive economic growth, creating jobs, strengthening social services, and responsible natural resource management. Key areas include housing and land delivery, healthcare, education, green hydrogen development, and addressing unemployment through public-private sector cooperation and youth entrepreneurship initiatives.
The Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre has officially been inaugurated, making //Kharas Region the 12th of Namibia's 14 regions to have its own government vocational training centre. The facility, which took over ten years from groundbreaking to completion, will offer training in areas including water supply and sanitation, solar equipment installation, electrical engineering, logistics, and information technology.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) pension-backed home loan scheme in Mariental, allowing GIPF members to access pension savings for acquiring, building, or improving homes, including in rural areas. The scheme is intended to address Namibia's housing backlog and support inclusive development, with Mariental Extension 6 featuring 311 planned affordable houses in the Hardap region.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially launched the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme in Mariental, allowing active pension fund members to access a portion of their savings to acquire, build, or improve homes, including in unproclaimed rural areas. The initiative aims to reduce the national housing backlog, stimulate the construction sector, and create employment opportunities.