AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours ago| Livestock Crisis: Foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed on 17 farms in | Kharas, while EU restrictions on Namibian meat imports deepen pressure on farmers and exporters. Housing: Government allocated N$146 million to the Shack Dwellers Federation in 2025/26; about 1,864 homes and 250 rural sanitation facilities were completed during the year. Public Accountability: Namport’s N$90 million football sponsorship—paid over three years—comes with calls from the President and Prime Minister for transparent use of the funds. Trade and Minerals: Namibia’s trade deficit narrowed to N$3.9 billion in August, with uranium the leading export. The country has also joined a five-year UN programme to help Southern African nations capture more value from critical minerals. Jobs and Investment: A South African electrical supplier opened its first Namibian express shop in Windhoek, hiring 20 local workers and aiming to grow its workforce. |
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