AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCommonwealth Games Row: Commonwealth Sport chief Donald Rukare dismissed boxing claims of racism by Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, saying the call was a field-of-play decision. Pan-African Dialogue: A Lagos roundtable on 6 August will probe how South Africa’s relationship with the rest of Africa has evolved since apartheid. Housing Affordability: A UN Habitat-based analysis puts Namibia among the world’s less affordable markets, with a home price-to-income ratio of 5.2 years. Local Mining Push: Naloba urged stronger support for Namibian-owned mining and exploration firms ahead of the 4–6 August Mining Expo. Oil & Gas for Namibians: Preparations are underway for the 18–20 August Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, focused on turning decisions into dividends for locals. Sanitation Crisis: Katima Mulilo’s sewage failures are now raising food safety fears after maize allegedly got contaminated with sewage water. Trade & Visas: The US will end routine visa processing at Abuja and 24 other African posts from 1 August 2026, shifting applicants to regional hubs. Bank Windhoek: Leon Koch was permanently appointed to lead Retail Banking Services from 1 July 2026. Sports Governance: Nawisa and the Sports Commission launched a train-the-trainer programme in Ongwediva to boost women’s leadership in sport.
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