By: Mathias Hangala
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the full implementation of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP 6).
In a statement issued through the Presidency over the weekend addressing the nation following the recent regional and local authority elections, President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that the NDP 6 represents the country’s collective roadmap for achieving economic recovery, food security, youth empowerment, industrialisation, better public services, and stronger communities.
She underlined that the success of this plan depends on the collective efforts of all Namibians.
“As an African proverb reminds us, when there is peace in the village, there is peace in the nation. Your collective efforts have helped safeguard that peace,” said the President.
While on all elected regional and local authority leaders, she stated that they are entrusted with the responsibility of joining the 8th Administration in driving the national agenda forward.
“The nation will evaluate us all based on the work we do and the results we deliver. I urge you to serve with humility, integrity, and a clear commitment to improving the lives of the people who have placed their trust in you,” she remarked.
The President reiterated that development is a shared responsibility and that progress is only possible when everyone works towards a common goal.
“Our democracy grows stronger when we protect it, nurture it, and fully participate in it. Let us remain united, let us remain peaceful, and let us continue to strengthen the stability that has guided our nation for decades,” she added.
Launched in July 2025, the NDP 6 serves as Namibia’s strategic framework for achieving sustainable economic growth, human development, environmental sustainability, and effective governance through 2030.
It aims to tackle key challenges such as commodity price fluctuations and inflation, while also fostering growth in Namibia’s emerging technology and digital sectors. The plan places emphasis on coordinated implementation across various sectors to ensure its success.
Key goals of the NDP 6 include increasing the production and export of value-added products, growing the manufacturing sector’s share of GDP from 10.6% to 18%, and developing the oil and gas industry to support socio-economic development.
By 2030, the oil production rate is projected to rise from 0 to 150 million barrels of oil equivalent, while gas production is expected to increase from 0 to 130 million standard cubic feet per day.
In response to these ambitious goals, some industry experts have expressed a preference for action over rhetoric, highlighting the need for tangible improvements in the lives of Namibians.
