AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFMD Preparedness: Namibia’s four recognised farmers’ unions have launched a joint N$50m Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Support Fund, aiming to protect the country’s FMD-free status and safeguard export markets and rural livelihoods after securing over N$12m in pledges. Water Security Push: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says Namibia has boosted safe drinking water access to 91.4% and expanded sanitation, but rural and peri-urban gaps remain, with delays and unequipped boreholes still undermining delivery. Teen Pregnancy Alarm: //Kharas officials report rising learner pregnancies, while UNFPA warns 19% of girls aged 15–19 have begun childbearing, threatening school completion and Namibia’s youth dividend. Governance and Lawmaking: An editorial and opposition remarks highlight Namibia’s 16-month legislative deadlock, with calls for Parliament to speed up law passage. International Spotlight: Namibia’s Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus has been appointed deputy director-general at the OPCW, and China-Namibia military ties continue to deepen after President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Beijing visit. Sports: Namibia’s archers win seven medals at the African Championships, and the //Kharas Netball League kicks off in Rosh Pinah.
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