AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNamibia-China Trade Push: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Beijing to continue her state visit, with talks in Guangzhou and Sichuan focused on expanding trade, infrastructure financing, green hydrogen cooperation and easier market access for Namibian fish and beef. Energy & Digital Readiness: NamPower launched its 2026–2030 strategic plan and opened applications for a new managing director, while President Nandi-Ndaitwah urged AI to create jobs as Namibia secures a N$240m China-backed Smart City pilot with Huawei. Governance at the ECN: Parliament’s ECN leadership vote is still contested, with the Attorney-General rejecting calls to delay the process but agreeing to release key documents to MPs, as opposition parties argue transparency and procedure were not fully met. Corruption Questions at TransNamib: The IPC says a four-year-old TransNamib fraud referral has stalled, demanding answers over why no prosecution or recovery has followed. Road Safety Pressure: NABTA urged urgent action after road accidents involving public transport remain a serious risk, citing fatigue, speeding, overloading and poor vehicle maintenance. Food Safety Crackdown: Windhoek destroyed about 580 tonnes of unsafe food and shut down a non-compliant business after court action. Diamonds & Conservation: Namdia projects diamond sales of about US$380.6m from 2026–2029, while Pupkewitz Toyota donated N$40,000 in equipment to rhino rangers in Kunene.
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