Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of the Republic of India, has arrived at the Hosea Kutako International Airport for an official visit to Namibia.

The visit is scheduled to last for three days.

The purpose of the visit is to strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and Namibia. During the visit, Dr. Jaishankar will engage in discussions and meetings with Namibian officials to review and renew cooperation between the two countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to develop impactful programmes aimed at addressing social and economic challenges.

Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during her address at the gala dinner of the Public Enterprises CEO's Forum held in Grootfontein.

In her address, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed her appreciation for the theme of effective corporate governance in public enterprises. She spoke highly of the importance of strong governance practises within these entities.

Deputy Prime Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Erongo regional leadership to step up their efforts in promoting private sector involvement in regional initiatives aimed at strengthening industrialization and driving economic development.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the roundtable discussion on youth unemployment in Swakopmund.

Erongo holds significant importance as it serves as the primary hub for Namibia's fishing industry.

The Swapo Party's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged members to remain united and focused on strengthening the party if it is to withstand an increasingly competitive political climate.

She addressed a party rally at Walvis Bay.

Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated that as it was in the past, Swapo will continue to serve all the people irrespective of who they are.

But this can only be achieved through unity of purpose.

She said party members have a mammoth task ahead.

The Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says agriculture remains one of the sectors that can help reduce poverty, improve the living standards of the people and ensure food security for the poor in the country.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed a series of business persons' engagements at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
 
Nandi-Ndaitwah says good health and inclusive food systems are critical to achieving the country's development goals and improving people's lives.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is calling on local young entrepreneurs to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during a public lecture on the 60th anniversary of the African Union in Windhoek.

Nandi-Ndaitwah believes that the AfCFTA has the potential to lift Africans out of poverty, ultimately bringing about the continent's prosperity.

Africa must maintain the spirit of Ubuntu and unity as a driving force for positive change within communities.

These were the sentiments expressed by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the African Union in Windhoek.

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges all Namibian children to commemorate the African Union's 60th anniversary by ensuring their voices are heard and their talents are recognised as African children.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Nandi-Ndaitwah called on the business community to assist the government in building more school hostels.
  
Nandi-Ndaitwah says communities are establishing makeshift hostels because learners walk long distances to school.

The Cocoma Primary School now has two additional classrooms, thanks to Bekikumata Fishing Company. 

Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received the classrooms at Kakekete village in Kavango East's Ndiyona Constituency.

The classrooms were constructed at a cost of about N$700,000.

Cocoma Primary has a learner population of more than 200, with only two classrooms and a storeroom turned into the principal's office.

Nandi-Ndaitwah says the donation compliments government efforts to make education accessible to every Namibia child.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) has urged the Ministry’s management to effectively implement strategies.

During a management retreat, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says management needs to understand the tools at their disposal, such as skills development and human and financial capacities, for effective strategic plan implementation.

She noted that the retreat will provide a conducive platform to reflect on MIRCO’s achievements over the past six years and to draw from the lessons learned as a basis for future planning.