Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Highlights Economic, Oil Progress in Namibia Address

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used her State of the Nation Address to unveil an ambitious plan to jump-start growth, anchoring it on targeted investment, energy stability, and a renewed push in agriculture.

She outlined headline domestic commitments, notably the introduction of fully subsidised tertiary education for qualifying students, supported by broader access to financial aid. Calling the moment “decisive,” the president pressed Parliament to fast-track the petroleum amendment bill, cautioning against the pitfalls of mishandling nascent oil finds, which have been placed under the direct oversight of the Presidency.

Nandi-Ndaitwah added that government aims to curb food imports by 80% by 2030 by scaling up production and bolstering farmer support. She also noted that Namibia and Germany are close to finalising talks on the 1904–1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide, with a settlement expected before the end of 2026.