The Works and Transport Minister, Veikko Nekundi, says maritime excellence cannot remain a slogan but must create skills, businesses, jobs and opportunities for future generations.

The 11th Our Ocean Conference has officially come to a close in Mombasa, Kenya, delivering $5.7 billion worth of commitments.

The conference was aimed at strengthening global action on ocean conservation, climate resilience and the blue economy.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi highlighted the blue economy as key to growth, urging shared sustainability efforts in Namibia’s aquatic-rich environment.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani said the budget allocated to the ministry will be used to  boost food production and ensure fair distribution of land.

The ministry has been allocated about N$1,8 billion.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake, has reiterated the government's commitment to creating opportunities that uplift workers and enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive.

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, tabled a motion calling on the National Assembly to ratify the Revised African Maritime Transport Charter.

The Namibian Government remains committed to developing a blue economy policy to maximize economic benefits from marine resources for all Namibians.

This sentiment was shared at the opening of a Blue Economy Validation Workshop in Windhoek.