AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiplomacy & Institutions: After Namibia’s China visit, debate should shift from photo-ops to outcomes—investment, jobs, markets and technology—because lasting growth depends on strong institutions, not just agreements. Education Equity: Welwitschia University’s chancellor urges NSFAF to fully fund private university students too, warning that “equal opportunity” rings hollow when families still top up. Skills for Jobs: Namibia will send 17 young competitors to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, while a maths support programme has reached about 40,000 learners by training teachers with practical tools. Community Resilience: A Brazil-funded integrated food systems push is turning food-aid communities into producers, with projects now supporting schools and clinics. Health Accountability: The health ministry has launched an investigation after a boy’s arm was amputated following treatment at Otjiwarongo State Hospital, after claims of a cast restricting blood flow. Road Safety: Parliament’s transport committee calls for a safer transport system approach as road accidents keep rising. Child Protection Pressure: Jonah Home in Walvis Bay faces a N$43,000 monthly shortfall, threatening care for vulnerable children. Labour Rights: Retailers in Ohangwena are flagged for labour violations, including minimum wage breaches. Transport & Culture: Team Namibia gets a sports-infrastructure push ahead of the Commonwealth Games, with sport framed as youth empowerment and unity.
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