AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDe Beers Stakes: Namibia is reportedly seeking a 10% share in De Beers as Anglo American prepares to sell its holding. Botswana plans to raise its stake to 30%, while Angola is also pursuing 10%. Oil and Gas: Experts say Namibia’s oil future depends on decisions made before production, including enforceable local-content rules and skills development. The fisheries ministry warns offshore activity could threaten fishing grounds and marine life without strong safeguards. Development Funding: The National Planning Commission says N$505 billion is needed for NDP6 and Vision 2030; it sees scope to direct more of the N$400 billion held by local financial institutions toward national priorities. Business Disruption: A global Microsoft outage has affected Standard Bank Namibia’s email services, limiting customer correspondence, though the bank says other services remain available. AFCON Bid: CAF is inviting bids for the 2028, 2031 and 2033 tournaments. Namibia is part of a joint bid with Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe for 2028.
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