Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tobie Aupindi is advocating for local processing of resources and genuine Namibian ownership instead of what he describes as "rent-a-black-face" empowerment deals.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the upgraded banknotes and coinage series align with the recently unveiled sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah launched the upgraded series of banknotes and coinage in circulation, a first since 1993.

Rundu-rural constituency councillor in the Kavango East Region, Paulus Mbangu, says that while the country has been liberated from external control, focus must now be placed on securing economic sovereignty.