"As heads of state and governments, we must aim to close the water investment gap in Africa for the achievement of not only the water-related SDG targets on the continent, important as they are, but to enable the African continent to achieve her overall developmental goals."
Lately, it seems like military coups are the order of the day in central and western Africa, with an increase in coups seen in that part of the continent, especially over the past three years.
The South African Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says Africa's transport sector needs to redouble its intra-trade efforts to optimise the Trans Kalahari Corridor.
She was speaking at the Trans-Kalahari Corridor ministerial council meeting in Windhoek.
The African continent needs well-organised youth leaders to foster development for the future of its generations.
These were the words of Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila at the Pan-Afrikan Renaissance, the second Young Afrikans Leadership Summit (YALS), held in Windhoek on Friday.
Africa's position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict is clear, and that is to de-escalate tension and allow dialogue to ensue, says President Hage Geingob.
He reiterated this position during brief talks with Russia's new Ambassador to Namibia, Dmitry Lobach, at State House.
A Cameroonian journalist and founder of Afrikultures, Tessa Banks, has urged leaders in Africa to have faith in the continent and to recognise its potential.
Banks called on Africans to wake up and broaden their shoulders in terms of economic development and trade.
The Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, emphasised the crucial role of agriculture in ensuring food sustainability, not only in Africa but also globally.
Small-scale fishermen contribute to about 60% of Africa's fishing production.
They directly support the livelihoods of more than 10 million Africans.
This is according to data from the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has reminded African youth of their crucial role as true and reflective ambassadors of the continent's society and the tourism economy.
The Information and Communication Rights in Africa conference is currently underway in Windhoek, Namibia.
