AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours ago| Seal rescue documentary: Loft Arts’ 13-minute film “Unseen Line” follows rescuers cutting fishing lines and removing plastic from trapped seals along Namibia’s coast, premiering 8 June (World Ocean Day). Youth crisis alarm: Vice President Lucia Witbooi says hopelessness, mental health strain, substance abuse and unemployment are pushing young Namibians into danger, urging stronger church and community action. Genocide Day focus: The Speaker calls for unity and daily reflection ahead of 28 May, while Okandjoze Chiefs’ Assembly on Genocide urges a “business unusual” approach to apology and reparations beyond symbolic talks. Disability centre needs: Witbooi visited the 1995-Omusati Project at Nakayale Disability Centre, where broken sewing machines, missing materials and fuel shortages are holding back plans to revive it as a special school. Culture & heritage: | Kharas and Hardap roll out a two-day “From Genocide to Renaissance” programme ahead of Genocide Remembrance Day, with youth and inclusive development at the centre. Sports & community: Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon drew a record 5,015 runners, while Namibia’s NMB Half Marathon is nearing capacity for its June 27 event. Local governance spotlight: Activists question the Windhoek mayor’s Azerbaijan trip, calling for full disclosure of costs and outcomes. Agriculture-tourism push: President Nandi-Ndaitwah backs integrating farming and tourism through events like the Omaludi Agricultural Festival to grow rural jobs and preserve culture. |
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