AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeritage & Ports: Namport has re-submitted its Lüderitz Port expansion application for the National Heritage Council after a 2024 rejection, with new studies including visual, noise and underwater archaeology assessments—highlighting the challenge of growing Shark Island while protecting sensitive history. Education & Flood Relief: In Zambezi, flood-hit pupils from three schools are still absent, with parents citing poor conditions at relocation sites and concerns about hunger and teaching. Arts & Culture: Award-winning theatre director Ndayola Ulenga shares her journey from musical theatre roots to recent acclaim, including a Berlin run and a best directing win. Music Royalties: Nascam’s newly confirmed board vows to boost royalty collections, cut admin costs and improve governance after long-running member complaints about low or missing payouts. Women, Youth & Green Jobs: Namibia’s green hydrogen push is being framed around creating opportunities for women and young people, not just attracting foreign investment. Cost of Living: Inflation rose to 4.4% in June, driven mainly by transport costs. China-Namibia Ties: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Beijing visit culminated in plans to elevate relations into a “community with a shared future,” with a focus on investment and value-add. CSI for Communities: MTC, Allan Gray Orbis, FNB and Capricorn Foundation launch Namibia’s first CSI Mukopano on 11 August to connect businesses and development partners around education and youth.
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