Namibia Launches 6th National Development Plan and Reports on First 3 Months of Presidential Achievements
Namibia Launches 6th National Development Plan and Reports on First 3 Months of Presidential Achievements
President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially launched NDP6 (2025–2030), the final development roadmap toward achieving Vision 2030, while also reporting on key milestones achieved during her first 3 months in office.
NDP6 Key Pillars:
🟠Economic Growth, Transformation & Resilience
🟠Human Development & Community Resilience
🟠Environmental Sustainability
🟠Good Governance & Public Service Delivery
Strategic Goals:
🟢Escape the middle-income trap and become a high-income economy
🟢Expand industrial capacity & job creation
🟢Boost access to affordable development financing
🟢Deliver inclusive growth rooted in equity and youth empowerment
Achievements in First 3 Months:
Inclusive Cabinet Appointed aligned to PAIMI leadership values (Pragmatism, Accountability, Integrity, Meritocracy, Inclusivity)
Strengthened Diplomacy & Trade: Major engagements across Africa, US, India & Commonwealth
Economic Milestone: First African Continental Free Trade Area shipment delivered
Commonwealth Business Summit hosted — first ever outside the UK
Progress Across Key Sectors:
Agriculture: 3,403 hectares cultivated; 1.4M people received drought relief
Youth: N$257M Youth Fund ready by August; 734 internship placements
Education: Free higher & vocational education set for 2026
Health: UHC policy rolled out; 7 new clinics planned; 36 ambulances procured
Creative Industries: 180+ creative jobs from film, music and arts initiatives
Housing: 3,492 units under construction; 1,019 toilets built
Sports: Hosted Region 5 Youth Games, creating 1,600+ jobs
Critical Economic Enablers:
Mining: Local equity & beneficiation policy in progress
Energy: Renewables + nuclear taskforce established
Tourism: 115,000+ visas issued under new system
Transport: Rail, air and road infrastructure upgrades underway
Water: 67 borehole projects, Oshakati Water Plant commissioned
“Let us continue to work together, united by common purpose and a shared vision, to overcome challenges and build a more inclusive, united and prosperous Namibia,” the president concluded.
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