President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Opens MTC KasiVibe Festival Celebrating Youth Entrepreneurship

Windhoek. 30 July 2026.

Statement by Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, on the Occasion of the Official Opening of the MTC KasiVibe Festival, under the theme “Building Opportunities for Namibia’s Youth through Entrepreneurship and Innovation”.

Director of Ceremonies; Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers Present; Honourable Members of Parliament; Honourable Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Governor of Khomas Region and other Governors Present; Regional and Local Authority Leaders; Captains of Industry; Development Partners; The MTC Leadership Team; The Organisers of the MTC KasiVibe Festival; Esteemed Entrepreneurs, Artists, and Innovators; Distinguished Guests; Members of the Media; Fellow Namibians; Ladies and Gentlemen.

I express my appreciation to the organisers of the 2026 MTC KasiVibe Festival for the invitation extended to me to be part of this well-thought initiative.

I commend the founders of the MTC KasiVibe Festival, Willibard and Salmi Shigwedha, the young Namibian couple who created a platform that empowers young people by providing opportunities to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures, creative talents, products and services.