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UNGA President empowers youth in sustainable development agenda

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The UN General Assembly President addressed a youthful audience of leaders, activists, and youth organisations, on the "Role of Youth in Achieving Sustainable Development."

Dennis Francis underscored the crucial role of youth in driving sustainable development and securing a better future for all.

The Executive Chairperson of the , Sharonice Busch, opened the summit by highlighting the demographic significance of youth. 

UNGA meets social housing groups

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The 78th session of UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis has stressed the importance of forming partnerships to advance sustainable development goals, particularly housing.

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, in collaboration with community groups, has established partnerships aimed at funding saving initiatives to facilitate the construction of housing and improve community services.

In the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, President Dennis Francis praised Namibia's agenda to provide affordable housing. 

Minister Mushelenga highlights Africa's growing interconnectedness on Africa Day

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The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation says Africa is becoming increasingly interconnected, strengthening the continent's resolve to achieve a united continent.

In his speech at the 61st celebration of Africa Day, Dr. Peya Mushelenga highlighted that 54 AU member states signed and 47 ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), signed in Kigali in 2018.

Minister Mushelenga says the ratification of the AfCFTA is evidence of deeper continental integration and could potentially lift 30 million people out of poverty.