AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Service Push: PM Elijah Ngurare warned of a “culture of poor implementation” and wasteful spending, saying Namibia can’t keep tolerating abandoned projects and isolated institutions. Governance & Accountability: Civil society groups urged stronger self-regulation and a bigger role in monitoring Namibia’s African Peer Review Mechanism reforms, including e-governance. Local Administration Crisis: Kunene Regional Council agreed to remove acting CRO George Kamseb, appoint a legally recognised accounting officer and unlock withheld salaries after ministerial pressure. Health System Moves: Health Professions Act regulations now clarify how notices and subpoenas must be served on practitioners, while a Russian-donated mobile lab will speed outbreak diagnosis. Transport Policy: Works minister Veikko Nekundi ruled out e-tolls, saying there is no government policy to introduce them. Energy & Cost of Living: Fuel prices drop for July (petrol -N$1; diesel -N$4), but the National Energy Fund is nearly drained after a N$1.3bn bailout. International Ties: President Nandi-Ndaitwah will visit China from July 5–11, and Namibia also received a mobile epidemiological laboratory from Russia. Oil Update: Capricornus-1A confirmed an oil-bearing reservoir connected to Capricornus-1X, strengthening Namibia’s offshore appraisal. Sports & Culture: Western Province and Blue Bulls dominated U13 Craven Week; padel is gaining momentum as a social sport in Namibia.
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