Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Pays Courtesy Visit to Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Discusses Africa’s Economic Potential

Windhoek, Namibia — Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, the Vice President of Namibia, welcomed a distinguished guest on September 25, 2024, when former Deputy President of South Africa, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, paid him a courtesy visit. During their meeting, the two leaders shared their perspectives on Namibia and Africa’s potential to leverage critical raw materials for job creation and economic growth.

In a tweet posted shortly after their meeting, Dr. Mbumba expressed his gratitude to Mlambo-Ngcuka for her continued commitment to African development. “I thanked the former Deputy President for her continued contributions to African developmental issues,” he wrote, noting her long-standing involvement in promoting economic and social progress across the continent.

My dear sister, the former Deputy President of South Africa, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka paid me a courtesy visit to share perspectives about the potential of Namibia and Africa to harness critical raw materials for job creation and economic growth. I thanked the former Deputy… pic.twitter.com/V6Pv8n3tZ1

— Dr Nangolo Mbumba (@DrNangoloMbumba) September 25, 2024

The discussion centered around how African nations, including Namibia, can harness their vast reserves of natural resources to drive sustainable development. Mlambo-Ngcuka, who has played a pivotal role in advocating for gender equality and economic empowerment through her work as the former Executive Director of UN Women, remains deeply engaged in developmental issues.

Both leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration between African countries in transforming raw materials into finished products, thereby creating local jobs and boosting regional economies. Namibia, with its wealth of mineral resources such as uranium and diamonds, stands poised to benefit from initiatives focused on adding value to its raw materials.

The visit highlights ongoing efforts by African leaders to explore new avenues for economic diversification and job creation in response to the global demand for raw materials. Mlambo-Ngcuka’s visit to Namibia reinforces the importance of partnerships aimed at advancing Africa’s growth on a global stage.

As Namibia continues its journey toward economic transformation, discussions like these are key to shaping its future and positioning Africa as a global economic force.

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