AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation & Youth Skills: Namibia has spent about N$2bn on subsidised free varsity education via NSFAF, but officials say unemployment and skills mismatches still persist. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told WorldSkills competitors Namibia must align training with labour-market needs, while the 2026 National Readathon was pre-launched to build daily reading habits and use technology responsibly. Fisheries: South Africa has capped sardine catches at 25% of 2026 TAC for permit holders until 2 October as investigations continue into mass die-offs linked to pilchard herpesvirus. Land Reform: In Tsintsabis, 101 beneficiaries received allotment letters for 10-hectare farms, with ministers urging productive use to improve livelihoods. Governance & Rights: Justice Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel clarified that same-sex marriage is still not legal in Namibia; the Supreme Court ruling only affects recognition for immigration. Public Procurement & Competition: Namibia’s competition watchdog and procurement board signed an MoU to curb collusion and bid-rigging. Business/Mining: Karibib lithium has been sold to UK-based ACE after years on care-and-maintenance, and Ongwe Minerals has started drilling at its Nguni gold prospect.
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