AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours ago| Anti-Corruption Push: Parliament unanimously approved Bryan Eiseb as the new ACC director-general, with MPs warning the commission must act fearlessly and avoid “selective justice” as it tackles corruption across the political divide. Housing & Pensions: Namibia’s pension reforms are raising alarm that stricter mortgage-bond rules could delay or block direct retirement-fund housing loans, pushing home ownership further out of reach. China Partnership: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s China visit delivered nine cooperation agreements spanning economic development, healthcare, education, green minerals, tourism, media and technology, as trade with China hit a record N$40.64bn in 2025. Fuel Retail Deal: Nasan Energies completed the acquisition of 52 Engen and Shell service stations for about R817m, boosting local ownership in Namibia’s downstream sector. Competition Watch: NaCC shared preliminary findings on CFAO’s proposed controlling interest in Nampharm, with a decision expected after further review. Skills for Jobs: NTA pledged N$1.05m to strengthen pre-vocational education at seven secondary schools to close the education-to-work mismatch. Regional Trade: Namibia’s intra-African exports reached N$5.9bn in May, with a trade deficit of N$1.2bn. Livestock Protection: Government announced a N$1.5bn fencing strategy in | Kharas to defend Namibia’s FMD-free status amid outbreaks in neighbouring countries. |
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