AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNamibia–Angola: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah returned from a state visit that produced seven agreements and renewed calls to turn longstanding ties into trade, investment and jobs. Communal Land: Nandi-Ndaitwah warned traditional leaders that selling communal land as personal property could lead to criminal cases, urging fair and transparent allocations. Energy Policy: Parliament passed the Petroleum Amendment Bill’s second reading with 50 votes in favour, despite an opposition walkout and concerns over executive power and oversight. Mining: Namibia’s diamond output fell nearly 7% year-on-year to 495,000 carats in the third quarter, while tin producer Andrada Mining reported an 80% revenue rise and a return to profit, driven by higher prices and production at Uis. Livestock: South Africa’s feedlot association rejected Namibian cattle and beef imports over foot-and-mouth disease concerns, adding pressure on a sector already seeking urgent relief and trade talks. Rule of Law: Namibia ranked second in sub-Saharan Africa in the 2026 World Justice Project index, behind Rwanda.
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