Swanu leader Evilastus Kaaronda questioned President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the State of the Nation Address regarding Namibia's continued diplomatic ties with the United States. 

Over the years, Africa has positioned itself to move away from aid and grant dependence and become a business hub and a significant player in the global economy.

However, the continent accounts for only about 2% of the global economy, and this is what the US-Africa Summit is seeking to address.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief said there is a "fundamental shift" in the global economy, urging countries to bring down inflation, put in place responsible fiscal policy, and jointly support the emerging market and developing economies.