AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGovernance & Accountability: In the National Assembly, Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda questioned why the Registrar of Pharmacists post was not advertised, while Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao said consultations were done and a legal opinion clarified the process. Public Enterprises Oversight: MPs debated the Public Governance Amendment Bill after the Assembly resumed, with critics warning it centralises control of public enterprises in the Office of the Prime Minister. Trade & Growth Push: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged full AfCFTA implementation at the Invest in Africa Expo in Swakopmund, pointing to low intra-African trade and Namibia’s exports under the agreement. Food Security in Focus: The President praised Kavango East green schemes, including Uvhungu-Vhungu, for improved land utilisation and production progress despite weather setbacks. Regional Development: UN ECA launched a €15m SADC project to build responsible, decarbonised critical minerals value chains, including Namibia. Justice & Welfare: Namibia’s DNA backlog stands at about 7,000 cases, while the Ministry of Education ordered universities to let NSFAF-funded students sit exams and access results amid funding delays. Transport & Connectivity: Edelweiss launched the first non-stop Zurich–Windhoek commercial flight, with twice-weekly services starting and plans to add a third weekly flight.
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