Staff Reporter

PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially commissioned seven Heads of Mission to represent Namibia in the Kingdom of Belgium, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Ghana, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Republic of Japan, the Republic of Zambia, and the Republic of Zimbabwe.

“Ambassadors and High Commissioners designate, your predecessors have laid strong foundations upon which you will need to build. I also acknowledge the critical work of our Ministries, the support staff, and all colleagues who contribute to the implementation of our foreign policy. As you take up the mantle, act with humility, courage, and steadfastness. Be curious, be courageous, and be collaborative. Listen attentively, negotiate earnestly, and always act in a manner that preserves Namibia’s integrity,” the President added.

NEW HEADS OF MISSION: Scenes from the commissioning ceremony. Photos: Namibian Presidency

The newly commissioned Heads of Mission are Walde Natangwe Ndevashiya as Namibia’s Head of Mission Designate to Nigeria, Dr Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari as Namibia’s Head of Mission Designate to the Kingdom of Belgium, Goms Menette as Namibia’s Head of Mission Designate to Zambia, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata as Namibia’s Head of Mission Designate to Ghana, Rosina //Hoabes as Namibia’s Head of Mission Designate to Japan, Weich Murcle Uapendura Mupya as Namibia’s Head of Mission Designate to Egypt, and David Thomas as Namibia’s Head of Mission Designate to Zimbabwe.

“You are assuming duties at a time when we have only four years remaining to achieve the set objectives of Vision 2030. To this end, we have identified strategic priorities, as laid out in NDP6, the SWAPO Party Election Manifesto, and its Implementation Plan,” the President said.

Highlighting several key areas intended to accelerate service delivery, she urged the Ambassadors and High Commissioners to use these priorities to build meaningful partnerships, attract investment, expand market access for Namibian products and services, and enhance human development opportunities for citizens. The priority areas include agriculture, sports, youth empowerment, quality education and training, the creative industries, quality health and social welfare, and land, housing, and sanitation.

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