AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOil & Gas Sovereignty: Industries, Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse says Namibia won’t bend petroleum laws or grant special concessions to foreign oil firms. Public Finance & Inclusion: Bank of Namibia data shows financial inclusion at 86% of adults, but 54.1% earn N$2 000 or less monthly, with many still struggling to meet commitments. Housing Push: A new model targets moving low-income families from shacks to durable homes, with job creation and rapid build timelines. Climate Finance Readiness: The Bank of Namibia is running a national climate data diagnostic to fix gaps that slow sustainable finance. Agriculture Tech Debate: Calls for transparency grow after a N$39.5m AI agricultural monitoring deal with a US company. Child Protection Gap: Adoption remains weak, with only 524 adoptions in 10 years. Transport & Services: Walvis Bay airport installs a N$1.3m flight information system to improve passenger updates. Governance Watch: IPC questions public sector appointments, alleging “executive recycling” of officials linked to misconduct. Regional Spotlight: Namibia will host an AU social development, labour and employment committee session in Windhoek.
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