Pact for the Future – Windhoek Observer

17 Oct

Mbumba reports on recent diplomatic engagements

ObserverNational NewsPact for the Future, Sustainable Development Goals

Niël Terblanché President Nangolo Mbumba, upon returning from high-level diplomatic missions during a special meeting at State House on Thursday briefed the nation about Namibia's expanding role in global diplomacy and sustainable development. His report followed his return from the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, where Namibia positioned itself as a key advocate for multilateralism, climate action, and economic reform. At the UNGA, President Mbumba co-facilitated the Summit of the Future alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. “The summit, focused on advancing peace, sustainable development, and human dignity, resulted in the adoption…

Spread of misinformation about Pact for the Future condemned

ObserverNational NewsPact for the Future, Republican Party

Niël Terblanché The Namibian government has issued a stern rebuke of allegations made by Republican Party President Henk Mudge regarding the recent adoption of the Pact for the Future at the Summit of the Future during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The assertions, which Mudge claims call into question the sovereignty of Namibia, have been labelled as false by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation. According to Penda Naanda, the executive director of the ministry, the Pact for the Future covers a broad range of global issues, including sustainable development, peace and security, climate change, digital…

Mbumba calls for strong leadership in the face of global challenges

ObserverNational NewsPact for the Future, Private Sector Forum

Niël Terblanché President Nangolo Mbumba addressed the Private Sector Forum, at the Summit of the Future, and said that bold leadership will play a critical role in international cooperation and in addressing global challenges. He said the adoption of the Pact for the Future is an ambitious document that calls for world leaders' commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive multilateral system. “The Pact addresses key issues such as international peace and security, digital technology, sustainable development, and financing for development, all of which are central to responding to the complex challenges of the 21st century,” he said. Mbumba added…