AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLivestock Health & Trade: The Livestock Producers’ Organisation says Namibia can’t protect its foot-and-mouth disease-free status alone, urging tighter cooperation between government, vets and farmers as regional risks grow. Medicines Oversight: Namibia’s Ministry of Health removed Fransina Nambahu as registrar of medicines at the NMRC, appointing Frieda Shiweda from 1 June—while sources allege the real reason is linked to blocking substandard medicines. Immigration Reform: Home Affairs is consulting on a new Immigration Control Bill to modernise migration management, including pre-arrival traveller information and clearer categories for investors and specialised workers. Genocide Remembrance Debate: Analysts and activists say Genocide Remembrance Day is missing its purpose, with concerns about curriculum gaps and speeches that may deepen division instead of unity. Culture & Creativity: Homegrown’s 2026 T-shirt competition has named its top five finalists, while Windhoek hosts major music energy with Mörda’s ‘Vault by Mörda’ on 6 June. Local Governance & Inclusion: Windhoek’s cashless parking rollout is drawing backlash over limited payment options and poor consultation. Agriculture & Rural Life: President Nandi-Ndaitwah toured the Ekoka Brownfield Green Scheme, highlighting irrigation upgrades and crops ready for harvest.
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