The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruth Masake, has reiterated the government's commitment to creating opportunities that uplift workers and enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive.

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, tabled a motion calling on the National Assembly to ratify the Revised African Maritime Transport Charter.

The Namibian Government remains committed to developing a blue economy policy to maximize economic benefits from marine resources for all Namibians.

This sentiment was shared at the opening of a Blue Economy Validation Workshop in Windhoek.