AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Push: Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu used Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 to argue that Southern Africa’s growth depends on better regional connectivity and easier cross-border travel. Judiciary Shake-up: Zimbabwe named Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as the first female Chief Justice, taking over after Luke Malaba’s retirement. Press Freedom, No Complacency: Namibia’s media leaders urged stronger ethics and better government-media information flow, even as the country stays high on global press freedom rankings. Road Safety Alarm: Hundreds gathered for a National Road Prayer after rising road deaths, with officials promising tougher enforcement and awareness drives. Blue Economy Plan: Vice President Lucia Witbooi announced a Franco-Namibian Marine Institute to train 1,000 technicians and boost local processing of marine products by 2030. Local Governance Pressure: MPs hit back over the clearance of PPS officers linked to IPID findings in the Phala Phala saga. Energy & Trade: Copper surged past US$14,000/t amid shifting demand signals, while Namibia renewed calls for UN Security Council reform at a Nairobi summit.
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