President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has thanked the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, for her encouragement and moral support as she assumed Namibia’s leadership role.
The two leaders met briefly at the UN headquarters, where they discussed matters of mutual concern between Namibia and Barbados.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Estonian counterpart, Alar Karis, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Namibia and Estonia.
The two leaders met on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has invited investors in the global creative industries to collaborate with Namibians in unlocking the sector’s vast potential.
She noted that the government has identified the creative industry as a priority area for youth empowerment and job creation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia has closed more than 80% of its gender gap, reaffirming the country's commitment to advancing women's empowerment.
According to the latest World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report, Namibia ranks first in Africa and eighth worldwide.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for the international community to undertake a deeper reflection on the developments and challenges of the past 80 years of the United Nations General Assembly and assess its current role in addressing global issues.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed 10 new Heads of Mission today, which saw the return of those who served in previous years.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has re-emphasised the need to create 500,000 jobs over the next five years.
Mining is among the industries identified as having the potential to create employment.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is urging traditional leaders to follow their customary laws when appointing leaders to avoid disputes.
Such disputes had led to 16 traditional authorities without leaders.
Former Chief of Defence Lieutenant General (Rtd) Solomon "Jesus" Hawala was buried at the Old Ongwediva Lutheran cemetery in the Oshana Region.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the late former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, Retired Lieutenant General Solomon Hawala, as a hero of the liberation struggle, whose legacy will never die.
