AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Training Capacity: UNAM nursing students are being turned away from some clinics because clinical supervision capacity can’t keep up with growing student numbers, raising fresh questions about how health training places are accredited and aligned with labour market needs. Youth & Digital Health: A new online SRH platform (i-BreakFree) is rolling out self-screening tools and confidential support for young people, aiming to cut stigma and improve access to HIV prevention, STIs, family planning, and GBV help. Energy & Cost Relief: Industries minister Modestus Amutse says Namibia’s National Energy Fund is stable despite spending N$1.3bn to cushion fuel prices, with a shift toward a bulk fuel import model to reduce monthly premiums. Culture & Music: Gospel veteran Br Terence marks 30 years in music with a major Swakopmund celebration, while MTC has transferred all Namibian Annual Music Awards intellectual property to the education ministry. Community & Faith: A Windhoek pastor opens a temporary night shelter for homeless people as winter cold bites, offering beds, showers and meals. Governance & Trust: Parliament’s debate over ECN commissioner appointments spotlights the need for not just independence, but visible transparency. Sports & Lifestyle: Model expands with a new Seagulls store in Walvis Bay, and padel co-founder Francois Wahl talks up the sport’s social, accessible growth potential. Immigration Watch: South Africa’s immigration framework is shifting toward tighter digital population tracking, with major implications for visa holders and long-term residents. Traditional Leadership: The urban and rural development minister warns of rising disputes over recognition of traditional leaders and calls for respect for succession practices. Cyber Safety: NAM-CSIRT reports fewer vulnerabilities and cyber events, but urges organisations to stay alert to exposed remote management and legacy network risks.
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