AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCricket World Cup 2027: The ICC has officially kicked off the countdown for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, returning to Africa after 24 years with matches across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia—Windhoek will host Namibia’s games at the Namibia Cricket Ground, while Zimbabwe’s new Victoria Falls stadium (Fale Mosi-oa-Tunya) is also in the mix. Parliament & governance: A debate is growing over Namibia’s legislative backlog and whether longer Parliament hours will help turn proposals into laws faster. Water security: Government has broken ground on an N$83.9m coastal pipeline replacement to improve affordable, reliable water for Swakopmund and surrounding communities. Fuel supply row: The IPC is demanding answers over Namibia’s three-month exclusive fuel supplier arrangement, accusing the state of creating a monopoly that sidelines competition. Housing pressure: Oshakati, Ondangwa and Ongwediva are facing a combined waiting list of more than 35,500 people for residential land. Economy & investment: Namibia has been ranked second globally and first in Africa for greenfield FDI performance, while the CRAN and NCCI partnership aims to expand Namibia’s digital economy. Diamonds & business: With De Beers sale talks advancing amid a weak diamond market, Namibia is being forced to rethink how it protects its diamond-dependent economy.
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