AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAFCON 2028 Row: Namibia has denied it is part of a southern Africa bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, saying no bid was approved or authorised and no money has been set aside. Marine Conservation: Namibia marks World Ocean Day with a warning that only 1.69% of its marine areas are under conservation protection, pushing for more protected areas to meet the “30 by 30” goal. Cancer Care Boost: The WHO has launched a Cancer Impact Review Mission in Namibia to assess prevention, screening, treatment and financing, with recommendations expected after a five-day review. Neonatal Health Upgrade: Swakopmund Hospital opened a new N$30 million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to cut neonatal mortality and reduce the need for families to travel for specialised care. Energy and Investment: ReconAfrica has started production testing at Kavango West 1X, while Namibia’s Oil and Gas Strategic Conference (NOGC 2026) is set to focus on policy, regulation and investment outcomes. Transport Transition: Government launched a pilot EV charging station in Windhoek, and MTC reported interim profit after tax up 1.6% to N$512m. Governance and Claims: State House rejected opposition allegations linking the President’s family to a N$612m solar project, saying the head of state was not involved.
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