The government will collaborate with the Namibian authorities to exchange experiences on legislation in the extractive industry sector, infrastructure construction, access roads, agriculture and other key sectors for economic development. The information was provided by the head of state, Daniel Chapo, during a press conference held on Friday 21 March in Windhoek, the Namibian capital.
According to Agência de Informação de Moçambique, Chapo was in Namibia to take part in the inauguration of President Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the celebrations for the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. During his speech, Daniel Chapo emphasised Mozambique’s interest in learning from Namibia’s experience in various areas, including building infrastructure, housing and attracting private investment.
‘Namibia has a great deal of experience in the construction of infrastructure, especially related to access roads, as well as in the construction of housing and private investment, especially in the construction of hotels and condominiums,’ said Mr Chapo.
The Mozambican President believes that building infrastructure, including access roads, housing and tourism, are strategic areas for boosting the country’s development. He also emphasised that agriculture, which employs most of the Mozambican population, remains a key sector for national growth.
‘These are the main areas of focus in Mozambique: infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, mineral resources and industrialisation. Namibia has a lot of experience and I think Mozambique has a lot to learn, but we also feel that the Namibians have a lot to learn from us,’ he emphasised.
Chapo also made a point of emphasising the importance of an environment of peace and security for the country’s development and warned that, in order for Mozambique to achieve its development goals, it is essential that the violent post-election demonstrations, which have taken place since October 2024, are eradicated.
‘In order to develop the country, we need peace and security, because there is no development anywhere in the world without peace and security,’ he said. And he stressed: ‘The motivations behind the violent demonstrations, which have already caused hundreds of deaths and injuries, must be understood, and the population will gradually realise the underlying causes of the acts of vandalism and looting during the demonstrations.’
