AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health: Namibia has declared the cholera outbreak over after more than 28 days with no confirmed cases in Grootfontein and Opuwo, but officials stress vigilance on water, sanitation and rapid response. Youth & Health: A youth activist is calling out barriers facing students aiming for medical careers, including unclear NSFAF and HPCNA rules that leave admitted learners stranded. Education & Skills: A horticulture and poultry farming skills programme has certified 60 Erongo residents, while literacy classes are expanding to Himba communities outside Uis. Child Safety: Namibia is urged to treat Hubbly Bubbly and vaping among children as an emergency, not a nuisance, with calls for real action beyond reports. Social Protection: Pension grants have been suspended after verification checks found mismatches in identity records, leaving some seniors without pay and demanding urgent fixes. Governance & Oversight: Parliament’s ICT committee is in Kunene to check USF projects, while also questioning how ministries show up with proper presentations. Culture & Inclusion: Special Olympics Unified women’s football gold has brought a heroes’ welcome home, celebrating inclusive sport and teamwork. Diplomacy & Economy: Christine //Hoebes has been commissioned as High Commissioner-designate to Malaysia, tasked with economic diplomacy, investment and tourism links. Cost of Living: Inflation in June rose to 4.4%, driven mainly by transport costs.
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