President Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights major milestones in first three months in office

Staff Reporter

NAMIBIA has achieved several significant milestones over the past three months, strengthening bilateral relations and opening new avenues for investment.

These accomplishments were highlighted by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during her recent three-month review as Head of State, which coincided with the launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). The review focused on evaluating the progress made by her administration since taking office in March.

Among the key achievements, President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised the official launch of Namibia’s first export shipment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement—a major step towards boosting intra-African trade and fostering economic growth. On 30 June, Namibia exported 45,000 tonnes of salt to Nigeria and Cameroon. She noted that this is a significant milestone for Namibia, signalling a new frontier for continental trade.

In addition to economic achievements, the President underscored strides made in diplomatic and governance efforts. She undertook official introductory visits to neighbouring countries—including Angola, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, and South Africa—within 90 days of assuming office, in line with SADC traditions. These visits, she noted, are critical for maintaining strong bilateral ties.

On the broader international stage, President Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the recent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which further solidified relations between Namibia and India. The visit resulted in the signing of key agreements in areas such as health, technology, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and trade.

She also attended the United States (US)–Africa Summit this year, where she engaged with the US government on proposed tariff policies that could impact international trade and hinder development in least developed countries.

“Furthermore, Namibia hosted the first Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting and Commonwealth Business Summit from 16 to 20 June 2025. In this context, Namibia became the first country among the 56 Commonwealth nations to host such a meeting outside the United Kingdom. The business summit served as a platform to strengthen public–private dialogue and partnerships, and to unlock trade and investment opportunities. Given the success of this meeting, the government has decided to institutionalise an annual business summit in Namibia, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat and other international business organisations,” she added.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah also highlighted important domestic governance achievements. During her first three months, she ensured that all necessary appointments were made, including the formation of an inclusive Cabinet, as well as the appointment and training of all 14 regional governors. In addition, she noted that her administration has shifted towards a citizen-centred governance approach, marking the beginning of a new performance culture aimed at improving the quality of public services.

“A new performance culture has taken root across the public service. Ministers have been directed to align their performance agreements with NDP6,” she added.

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