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Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NAMIBIA marked its 36th Independence Day today under the theme \u201cBeyond 36: For a Prosperous Future,\u201d with Vice President Lucia Witbooi urging citizens to build on the nation\u2019s achievements and work collectively for inclusive development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking in Karasburg in the \/\/Kharas Region, Witbooi reflected on Namibia\u2019s independence on 21 March 1990, achieved through the courage and sacrifices of the country\u2019s freedom fighters under the leadership of founding president Sam Nujoma. She emphasised that the country\u2019s freedom must inspire collective responsibility and socio-economic transformation across all regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vice President highlighted government priorities under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), including agriculture, youth empowerment, education, creative industries, healthcare, social welfare, and housing. She called on Namibians, particularly the youth, to seize opportunities such as the National Youth Development Fund and vocational training initiatives to contribute to national growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Witbooi also praised the progress made in the \/\/Kharas Region, citing developments such as the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre, the expansion of agriculture along the Orange River, and infrastructure projects improving water, sanitation, electrification, and road networks. She said ongoing initiatives in renewable energy and green hydrogen as key drivers of the region\u2019s industrialisation and sustainable economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While acknowledging these achievements, Witbooi recognised remaining challenges, including gaps in housing, water, sanitation, and industrial activity, urging continued collective effort from government, the private sector, civil society, and citizens to ensure no Namibian is left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vice President concluded by paying tribute to Namibia\u2019s former and current leaders, as well as historical figures who fought against foreign occupation, stressing that unity, innovation, and shared purpose remain essential to building a prosperous and inclusive nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLet us work together to advance development, strengthen democracy, and uplift the living standards of all our people. Happy 36th Independence Anniversary,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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