The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Mac Albert Hengari, has emphasised that land reform in Namibia is not just about land redistribution, citing that effective land utilisation will be a key focus during his tenure.
The National Assembly has approved a report calling, among others, for the amendment of the 1896 Redline, which restricts the marketing of cattle from the Northern Communal Areas.
The Minister of Finance has predicted a GDP growth rate of 4.5% this year and 4.7% in 2026.
Ericah Shafudah said the strong growth is a result of activities in the mining sector, as uranium and gold prices remain broadly favourable.
Former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has urged Namibians to support President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The president, she says, can only move the country forward if every Namibian plays their part.
Expansion of agricultural and water projects, access to quality education, and diversification of trade products are some of the priorities of the newly appointed governors.
nbc News engaged the regional leaders on these and other immediate plans they intend to embark on.
