AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Democracy Funding: Namibia’s parliament and the National Planning Commission, with the EU, have wrapped up a six-year Enhancing Participatory Democracy programme worth €6m (about N$127m), aimed at strengthening oversight and citizen participation. ICT Recognition: SPARC Systems won two top awards at the 2026 Southern Africa Brand Quality Awards, including Leading ICT Solutions Provider of the Year. Robben Island Repatriation: A Namibian delegation is in South Africa to exhum and repatriate the remains of two former Robben Island prisoners, with the mission running until 14 July. Energy Integration Push: The African Energy Chamber renewed calls for an interconnected electricity market as grid failures and rising demand threaten investment and industrial growth. Court Ruling on Cannabis: Namibia’s High Court rejected an attempt to legalise cannabis, saying the matter is for the executive and legislature. Pensioners Hit: An editorial and report highlight alleged losses of at least N$250m from pensioners after Wealth Management Solutions reportedly used clients’ accounts to cover foreign investment losses. Housing Crisis: Another editorial warns Namibia’s rental and housing breakdown is suffocating young professionals as the backlog grows and formal homes stay unaffordable. Namibia-China Deal: President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s China visit ended with a new “shared future” framework, focusing on minerals beneficiation, energy, agriculture, digital tech and skills.
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