AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Investment: Namibia is moving to modernise its trade system, with plans for an International Trade Management Commission and a new investment promotion and facilitation bill aimed at making approvals more transparent. Health Tech: A Stellenbosch-led project, AddiCAD, will test an AI-assisted finger-prick blood approach to speed up TB diagnosis, with partners including Namibia. Air Travel Upgrade: Walvis Bay airport has rolled out a new N$1.3m flight information display system to give passengers real-time updates. Diamonds: Namibia’s rough diamond output held steady at 531,000 carats in Q2, even as disruptions were offset by higher-grade mining. Agriculture & Jobs: Namibia’s N$39.5m AI agricultural monitoring deal is sparking debate on procurement trust, while PETROFUND says more than 60 young Namibians have secured oil-and-gas internships and jobs. Youth Voices: Learners are calling for adults to listen more on teenage pregnancy, anxiety and mental health. Sports: South Africa completed a 4-0 hockey Test sweep over Namibia ahead of the World Cup build-up. Cricket: India take a 1-0 lead over Zimbabwe after the first T20I; the second is set for Harare today.
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