AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCholera Update: Namibia’s health ministry has declared the cholera outbreak over in the Grootfontein and Opuwo districts after more than 28 days with no confirmed cases, but officials warn vigilance must continue. Diplomacy & Trade: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah heads to Pretoria to co-chair the Namibia–South Africa Bi-National Commission, with talks expected to focus on trade, border management, infrastructure and energy. Public Health Alarm: A youth activist says barriers and unclear rules are blocking Namibians from studying medicine and related fields, pointing to NSFAF and HPCNA approval requirements. Youth & Health: The National Council is investigating the growing use of Hubbly Bubbly and vaping among children, with calls for real action, not just reports. Governance & Courts: The High Court has adjudicated an ECN appointment records dispute, while MPs continue to push for transparency in the electoral commission process. Skills for Livelihoods: A farming skills programme has trained 60 Erongo residents in horticulture and poultry, aiming to boost food security and income. Appointments: Christine //Hoëbes has been commissioned as Namibia’s High Commissioner-designate to Malaysia, tasked with strengthening economic diplomacy. Agriculture Push: McHenry Venaani calls for an immediate dairy revival, urging the procurement of 1,000 high-yield dairy cattle. Water & Food Security: Officials say land acquisition delays threaten the Neckartal irrigation scheme rollout, risking slower delivery of jobs and irrigation benefits.
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