AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Governance: Councillors across Namibia are set for allowance increases despite tight municipal finances, with the ministry citing the need to recognise councillors’ contributions while councils face constrained revenue. Court Watch: Namibia’s High Court has declared Keetmanshoop council’s no-confidence vote unlawful and ordered two management committee members restored. Public Services: Home Affairs says certificates of conduct should be issued again soon after funding for upgrades to the troubled ABIS system. Education: The Teachers’ Union warns teacher welfare is worsening and threatening education quality, pointing to low pay, housing and health/safety pressures. Anti-Corruption: The Fishrot review case is declared ready for hearing, while another court bid seeks to halt ECN appointment approvals until MPs get full selection records. Energy & Industry: Namibia’s green hydrogen push is framed around women and youth participation, and the country wins a continental nod for embedded generation rules. Finance & Business: FNB Namibia is named Best SME Bank in Namibia, and ANIREP reports its first positive operating cash flow. Diplomacy & Digital: President Nandi-Ndaitwah tells Chinese investors Namibia must add value, and Namibia secures CNY 98m for a smart city pilot. Sports: Namibia is set to feature in the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III in Botswana.
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