President Nangolo Mbumba has commended the members of Cabinet for delivering on tasks, despite a series of traumatic events the country went through over the past few years.

Dr. Mbumba reiterated that the economic outlook remains positive with the discoveries of oil and gas, mineral resources and the vigorous promotion of green industrialisation and the blue economy.

The President addressed the final Cabinet meeting at State House this morning.

President Mbumba is bowing out as a satisfied leader of Cabinet's performance, saying the support he received from the Executive was encouraging over the past 13 months.

The diligence and dedication with which the Cabinet carried out duties, he says, speaks to their character, as members of Cabinet, in being responsive to the needs of Namibians.

"As the nucleus of Namibia's political leadership, you have remained resolute in the eye of the storm at each time of calling, and for that, I would like to express my most sincere appreciation and gratitude. I am pleased to note that even though we have faced overwhelming headwinds over the past several months, we have maintained our focus on driving the government's developmental agenda and ensuring that we improve the standard of living and the quality of life of the Namibian people. We have taken concrete decisions in Cabinet in the interest of advancing economic growth, employment creation, and poverty eradication for all our citizens. We have also been able to implement those decisions."

As he concluded the business of the current Cabinet, President Mbumba says he is encouraged by the manifesto of the Swapo Party, as forward-looking.

The manifesto will form the basis of the agenda for the incoming administration of President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

"As a tried and tested leader, I have no doubt that she will continue consolidating the peace and unity we have enjoyed for 35 years and will usher in a new era defined by economic growth and opportunities for all Namibians. In Comrade Nandi-Ndaitwah, we have a superb runner, who is ready to take over the baton of leadership and commence her race. And I must say, I am proud of her and cannot wait to hand over the baton of administration to her this Friday, knowing full well that she will excel in taking Namibia and its people towards the destiny of shared prosperity, the maintenance of  unity, peace and stability."

Several Cabinet ministers have also announced plans to retire, while the nation awaits the announcement of the new Executive following the swearing-in of Nandi-Ndaitwah.

"It has truly been an honour to chair these Cabinet meetings as President of the Republic of Namibia. It's been an honour to serve the Namibian people. It is an honour which I shall carry with me for the rest of my life. So while the sun sets on this session of Cabinet, we await the sunrise of the next one."