TIRI MASAWI
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has invited global partners to support government initiatives towards youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, sports development and infrastructure.
She was speaking at a luncheon to revatalise national youth centres in New York where she went to attend the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.
She said her government aims to professionalise and commercialise sport for sustainable socio-economic development, peace and social inclusion.
“My desire is to have sports facilities in every constituency in Namibia. The government plans to build critical infrastructure, create
new industries, and ensure a healthier and more productive workforce,” she said.
Nandi Ndaitwah said her administration is keen to prioritise economic diversification and digital transformation.
“We are shifting from reliance on primary industries to building value chains, skills, and innovation. We envision a fully digital government ecosystem by 2030, powered by universal connectivity and a knowledge-based economy,” she said.
The President emphasized that her objective is to maximise the potential of Namibia’s youth population to drive sustainable socio-economic development, through youth empowerment, sport development and the Culture and Creative Industry.
“ In this regard, we aim to improve the lives of our youth for self-actualisation and reliance by improving access to equitable quality information and services towards strengthening their employability.
“ Towards this end, our Government has launched a National Youth Fund, with a capital of 257 million Namibian Dollars, for skills development, including apprenticeship. We want to build the capacity of our young people and enable their increased participation in economic activities,” she said.
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