The government has appointed new Heads of Mission Designates to Brazil, Botswana and Senegal.
The newly commissioned Ambassadors are Selma Nghinamundova to Brazil, Elizabeth Kakukuru to Botswana, and Richard Stanley Tsandib to Senegal.
The diplomatic appointments aim to strengthen Namibia’s bilateral relations with Brazil, Botswana and Senegal.
The appointments were announced by President Nangolo Mbumba during a ceremony held at the State House on Tuesday.
He noted that these diplomats are entrusted with strengthening Namibia’s relations with their respective host nations, advancing economic opportunities, and promoting Namibia’s national interests abroad.
During the ceremony, Mbumba emphasised the importance of these appointments in bolstering Namibia’s global standing.
“The national interest of Namibia and the well-being of its people should be at the forefront of all your activities,” President Mbumba remarked, urging the Ambassadors to seek tangible benefits that would contribute to Namibia’s development goals.
One of the primary responsibilities of the new Heads of Mission will be to strengthen trade relations, particularly by finding niche markets for Namibian products.
“During your diplomatic tour, I expect Namibia to gain more trading partners. You must endeavour to find niche markets for our products, as well as to work towards improving our image and global competitiveness rankings,” President Mbumba said.
The President also stressed the importance of understanding global trends, particularly in science, technology, climate change and geopolitics.
He urged the new Ambassadors to keep Namibia informed of developments in these areas.
“As the world is moving at a fast pace towards the fourth industrial revolution, the world is changing in many areas such as science and technology, climate change, and geopolitics,” he noted, calling for timely and relevant policy perspectives from the diplomats.
Mbumba underscored the Ambassadors’ duty to serve Namibian nationals abroad, ensuring their well-being in their respective host countries.
“Go well and maintain your love and loyalty for the Republic of Namibia. Hold high the banners of liberty, justice and freedom,” he said.
