AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChina State Visit: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will travel to China from July 5–11 for her first state visit since taking office, aiming to deepen ties on trade, investment, industrialisation, renewable energy and green hydrogen, agriculture, education, science and technology, health, housing and infrastructure. Health Training Crunch: UNAM nursing students are being turned away from some clinic placements because training capacity can’t keep up with growing student numbers, with the issue raised to a parliamentary committee. Energy Fund Reassurance: Industries minister Modestus Amutse says Namibia’s National Energy Fund is not in crisis after spending N$1.3bn over two months to cushion fuel prices, and that bulk fuel import plans should rebuild reserves. Jobs Protected in Cement Deal: Cheetah Cement has halted planned retrenchments after the Ohorongo-Cheetah merger was approved with conditions, though some staff relocation is expected. ECN Independence Debate: Parliament’s dispute over ECN commissioner appointments is reigniting calls for the electoral body to be transparent and seen as independent. Court on Speed Humps: Windhoek High Court dismissed Michael Amushelelo’s bid to stop speed humps on the Western Bypass, with an appeal expected.
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