NAMIBIAN President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says this year’s celebration of Africa Day should come with renewed efforts to push for economic independence of Africans. Speaking at the commemoration of 62 years since the creation of the Organisation of African Unity(OAU), now African Union(AU), Nandi-Ndaitwah said Africa day serves as an important reflection of priorities and rededicating of efforts towards achieving socio-economic advancement.
“The adoption of Africa’s development blueprint, Agenda 2063 is very significant and led to the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with the aim of creating a single market for the African Continent. “The African Continental Free Trade Area also aims to enable the free flow of goods and services across Africa, boosting intra-Africa trade and strengthening Africa’s position in the global economy. Thus, opportunities have been presented by Africa’s integrated market, which Member States, and in particular the business community should explore fully,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
She said Namibia’s former President Sam Nujoma played a pivotal role in the country’s struggle for independence and freedom. “ Founding President Nujoma strongly believed in the ideology of Pan-Africanism. His vision was in line with the overarching goals of the Pan-African movement, which strives for decolonization and promotes African harmony.
Now that he has passed on, it is our duty to honor and preserve his legacy and that of our forefathers across the continent, recognizing the sacrifices they made to achieve and preserve our freedom, “ she said. According to Nandi-Ndaitwah this year’s theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” is relevant to push for Africa’s dignity, destiny, economic freedom, and independence.
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