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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>With the end of 2023 drawing near, President Hage Geingob and his administration reflected on the events of the year yesterday. During a press briefing held in the capital, the government discussed both the achievements attained and the challenges that lie ahead.<\/p>\n

Central to these discussions is Namibia\u2019s green transition, a matter which has attracted the attention of international energy stakeholders. Geingob pointed to this as a key highlight of the year.<\/p>\n

Despite initial scepticism surrounding the green hydrogen project, he gave the reassurance that green hydrogen is a future climate mitigation source. \u201cNamibia is leading; we should be proud that people are coming to us to talk about green hydrogen and oil. We are a factor, believe it or not, and we must act that way,\u201d he enthused.<\/p>\n

Geingob also pointed out the groundbreaking launch of Identity Documents (IDs) as travel documents between Namibia and Botswana, marking a first in the southern part of the continent. This initiative facilitates trade in goods and services, as well as the easier movement of people along the common border. Looking ahead, he expressed plans to extend similar arrangements with Zambia and Angola for enhanced regional mobility.<\/p>\n

In April this year, Geingob visited South Africa at the invitation of president Cyril Ramaphosa. The discussions centred on the long-standing issue of the Orange River, spanning approximately 600 kilometres, which has been a point of contention since Namibia\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n

Geingob questioned the South African government\u2019s reluctance to address the matter, highlighting the differing claims to the river\u2019s boundary. The two governments also addressed issues about the Southern African Customs Union. (SACU)<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is also a problem; we are like beggars there. We had to discuss that seriously because we cannot industrialise. Look at the Peugeot plant, it is closing down. As long as these SACU tariff issues are not reconciled and democratically decided as South<\/p>\n

Africa is playing the game, we have to look at the future of SACU. Are we still together, or are people planning something else, and we are just sitting with our hands folded, not doing anything?\u201d he asked concerned. He then urged scholars to look into it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not begging anybody. Imports come, and one cannot order a car directly from Germany. A Mercedes Benz, you have to order through South Africa. These are really good neighbours? No, they are not,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

S&T claims In the same vein, Geingob dismissed critics about his and other government officials\u2019 international travels, which have faced scrutiny over substantial claims in S&T. He said with his ill-health, he does not enjoy travelling, but he has a duty to fulfil. Thus, the focus on \u201cmoney\u201d is misplaced.<\/p>\n

\u201cLook at me as I am standing here. I am not feeling well, now you want to tell me I enjoy travelling and sitting in that plane, at my age? I am travelling because I have to; what is S&T to me? Some of you don\u2019t know me well. I have been working and put in places that are making me more money. I resigned and came back; it\u2019s not a question of<\/p>\n

money. If I give you the amounts, the comrades will collapse and be like, you were getting all that money? Greed is not what is motivating us, we are trying to serve,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese attacks on ministers about cars, what is a car? It is a means to deliver. There are bigger things we can talk about,\u201d he added. Job creation<\/p>\n

As far as green hydrogen is concerned, its commissioner James Mnyupe said the country has to create close to 500 000 jobs to achieve Vision 2030. The government aims to reduce the<\/p>\n

current high unemployment rate to 2,3% in less than eight years. \u201cEverybody knows Namibia has one of the highest levels of inequality in the world, and Vision 2030 is challenging us to change that significantly,\u201d he said. Aid provisions<\/p>\n

Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on her part, said over 300 000 households in three regions continue to receive food and water assistance. Through disaster risk management, the government spent over N$100 million, with food assistance to the value of N$67 million and water provision of N$50 million, on these households.<\/p>\n

Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the media, alongside other Cabinet ministers and President Geingob yesterday morning to provide an update on service delivery during this year.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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