South Africa is expected to host the 9th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union this week in Cape Town.
The summit will bring together the heads of state and governments and representatives of the five SACU member states on Friday.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pushed for Namibia and Tanzania to move from political freedom to economic liberation by strengthening industrialisation, value addition and intra-African trade.
President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah said despite recent improvements, more needs to be done to reduce youth unemployment in the country.
She said this in remarks delivered on her behalf at the opening of the 3rd General Assembly of the National Youth Council of Namibia at Swakopmund.
The National Planning Commission's (NPC) recently launched strategic plan seeks to oversee National Development Performance by ensuring effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Sixth National Development Plan.
Andre Messika Diamonds has placed local beneficiation at the centre of its operations, with a focus on buying Namibian diamonds, cutting and polishing them locally, and marketing them internationally as a Namibian product.
The Aminuis constituency councillor, Isando Kavari, has urged young people in the area to make use of opportunities available to advance their entrepreneurship ambitions.
Kavari highlighted these sentiments during an engagement of the Environmental Investment Fund with the Aminuis community.
SADC member states are encouraged to safeguard the integrity of the region's financial systems through strengthened collaboration.
The Governor of Hardap, Riaan McNab, has urged regional political and administrative leadership to prioritise economic development for the betterment of communities they serve.
He made the call while addressing the Hardap Regional Council meeting.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hailed the new Goreangab Mall as a major investment for the country and a step towards reversing the legacy of exclusion and bringing opportunities closer to the people.
The president made the remarks when she officially opened the newly constructed mall.
Finance Minister Erica Shafudah says the Financial Institutions and Market Act (FIMA) will deliver meaningful benefits across all segments of society.
The act aims to strengthen consumer protection, promote financial inclusion and enhance regulatory oversight, among other things.
