AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNamibia–China ties: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah kicked off her Guangzhou state visit, inviting Chinese investors to back Namibia’s mining, agriculture, renewables, logistics and infrastructure as the partnership deepens beyond raw exports. Local governance: Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa warned councils with unaudited books and outstanding reports that budgets will not be approved, pushing for real financial accountability. Health access: Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao announced plans for Namibia’s first dedicated national air ambulance service, alongside more ambulances, to speed emergency care in remote areas. Food security pressure: Zambezi’s Kalimbeza Rice Project remains stuck by a broken processing machine, weak storage and a lack of reliable markets, despite about N$40m spent. Road safety in e-hailing: Yango Ride (Namibia) launched certified driver training with AA Namibia to raise safety and passenger protection standards. Fisheries conservation: Namibia backed accession to the ACAP seabird treaty after reporting major bycatch reductions. Regional spotlight: South Africa stayed Namibia’s top tourism source in 2025, while a Namibian xenophobic-attack victim criticised repatriation delays.
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