President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the need for landlocked countries like Zambia to gain access to essential commodities, particularly oil, through efficient transport routes. 

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy called on staff members to create plans to ensure sustainable mining practices and industrial development.

Natangue Ithete says the ministry's policies must safeguard the optimal use of Namibia's natural resources to support employment creation.