AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCharcoal Value Chain Push: Namibia’s charcoal sector is said to support about 14,500 jobs and earn roughly N$1.5 billion annually, as government calls for more local processing instead of exporting raw biomass. Housing Pressure in Windhoek: A growing rental and housing crisis is being framed as an economic problem of access and affordability, not just a preference between renting and buying. Namibia–Cuba Ties: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare met Cuban leaders in Havana, urging stronger cooperation in education, health, youth development, water and engineering, and encouraging Cuban youth to engage with Namibia. Labour Rights Drive: NARETU marks five years with outreach on workers’ rights, financial literacy, health and road safety, saying it has grown to 20,000 members across 400 offices. Blue Economy Momentum: African governments adopted the Luanda Declaration to push Africa’s blue economy with better governance, investment and accountability, including action against illegal fishing. Sports Spotlight: Malawi stunned Ghana to reach WAFCON semi-finals and secure World Cup qualification; locally, Windhoek’s NBC Marathon crowned Tangeni Sakaria and Ottillie Kaunapawa as winners.
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