AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina-Namibia Diplomacy: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit in Beijing culminated in a joint announcement to elevate ties into a “China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era,” with leaders pledging deeper cooperation across governance, trade, energy and minerals. Energy & Economy Watch: Namibia’s domestic electricity sales remain stuck below 340,000MWh for 39 months, signalling a stalled economy and limited growth in mining and large power users. Mining & Jobs Push: The 2026 Mining Expo will track how the sector plans to deliver on NamPPF commitments, including 18,000 jobs and N$2.6bn investment, with organisers stressing that value addition depends on a steady mining pipeline. Ports & Heritage: Namport has re-submitted its Lüderitz/Shark Island port expansion application after earlier rejection, now backed by specialist studies including visual, noise and underwater archaeology assessments. Governance & Politics: Opposition parties are challenging the ECN chair appointment of Gerson Sindano, demanding full documents before parliament votes. Nuclear Policy Consultations: Stakeholders in Kavango West were engaged on a draft Nuclear Energy Bill to modernise Namibia’s nuclear and radiation legal framework. Local Skills & Industry: Gobabis VTC has started producing vehicle loading rails locally to boost manufacturing capacity and cut import reliance.
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