AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel & Economy: Namibia’s Bank of Namibia says banking fees will ease only gradually as new rules bed in, after banks earned N$15.9bn last year and a big share came from fee income. Social Protection: Government temporarily suspended 15,825 old-age pension grants over unverified names on the National Population Registry, with reinstatement and back pay promised. Family Law: Adultery is no longer a standalone ground for divorce as Namibia moves to a no-fault, “irretrievable breakdown” model. Land Reform: Opposition MPs rejected the Land Bill in its current form, warning it concentrates power in the executive and leaves urban housing crises outside the reform. Energy & Business: Namibia’s emergency fuel deal with Vitol for July–September continues to draw questions about procurement and process. Agriculture: The Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in Kavango East has reached full utilisation of its agricultural land for the first time. Sports: African Stars face Unam FC in the NFA Cup Round of 16, while Namibia’s university sport decline is blamed on weak funding and limited marketing. Regional Spotlight: ANOCA Zone VI gender forum opened in Victoria Falls, with Namibia among participating Olympic committees.
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