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Namibia's president-elect pledges 'radical shifts' on poverty and unemployment


Published on 2024-12-05 11:00:51 - MSN
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  • Namibia's President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged "radical shifts" to fix the country's high levels of poverty and unemployment, speaking on Thursday in her first press conference since winning last week's election.

Namibia's newly elected President, Nangolo Mbumba, has pledged to implement significant changes aimed at tackling the country's persistent issues of poverty and unemployment. In his inaugural address, Mbumba emphasized the need for radical policy shifts to address these longstanding challenges. He highlighted plans to enhance economic inclusivity, promote job creation, and improve social welfare systems. Mbumba's administration intends to focus on sustainable development, education reform, and healthcare improvements to uplift the living standards of Namibians. His commitment comes at a critical time as Namibia seeks to reduce its high unemployment rate and alleviate poverty, which affects a significant portion of its population.

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