AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVisa Overhaul: The US will stop routine visa processing at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other African posts from August 1, citing tighter security screening and cost control. Energy Trade Rules: GreenCo urges Southern African governments to harmonise cross-border electricity trading rules, warning inconsistent regulations are slowing power imports/exports and new generation investment. Electricity Exports Pause: Namibia’s Electricity Control Board renewed a moratorium on export generation licences until January 2029, blaming transmission constraints in South Africa. Housing Pressure: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told Windhoek to speed up land allocation and cut delays, as the housing backlog tops 300,000 units nationally. Digital Identity Push: Home Affairs and UNDP begin an Omaheke public campaign ahead of Namibia’s e-ID rollout in September 2026. Sports Spotlight: Bernard Scholtz climbed to seventh in ICC bowling after CWC League 2 wins over Netherlands and Nepal; Shubman Gill returned to No.1 in ODI batting rankings. Youth & Community: Nkurenkuru Expo urges young entrepreneurs to drive growth; Rehoboth Youth Connect Festival and Expo opens opportunities for education, jobs and funding.
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