Nandi-Ndaitwah pledges youth empowerment and development at Heroes Day

By: Hertha Ekandjo

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to advancing Namibia’s development agenda, with a strong focus on youth empowerment, job creation, and industrialisation.

She made the remarks during the commemoration of Heroes Day in Katima Mulilo.

“While not all the challenges facing our people are addressed, there is no doubt that we have made significant improvements in different social and economic sectors such as schools, clinics, water points, electricity, and economic infrastructure,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.

The President emphasised that the 8th administration is guided by the Swapo party principles and is determined to accelerate national development through targeted interventions as outlined in the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which is informed by the 2024 SWAPO Party Election Manifesto.

She further stressed government’s pledge to empower the youth, promote industrialisation, ensure beneficiation of natural resources, create employment, and intensify the fight against corruption.

“These efforts are the greatest tribute we can offer to those who paid the ultimate price and whom we are honouring for our freedom today,” she noted.

In a major announcement, Nandi-Ndaitwah revealed that the Youth Development Fund will soon become operational.

She urged the first beneficiaries to uphold accountability and ensure the program’s success.

“For those responsible for implementation, please consider projects that make economic sense, not those presented by people you know, even if you can see the project is not viable,” she cautioned.