Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on African governments to mainstream the creative industry in their national development plans, emphasising the growing value of African creativity and culture as key drivers of economic transformation.

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is having an exhibition stand at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers to promote local products and trade and attract investment.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi emphasised the importance of Africa moving beyond the export of raw materials, urging the continent to process resources in its own factories to grow its wealth.