AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDevelopment Funding: NPC DG Kaire Mbuende says slower growth and lower revenue are shrinking money for capital projects, with oil and gas timelines also affecting expectations. Municipal Cost Pressure: Windhoek residents brace for higher living costs as the City confirms a 4% tariff increase covering water, rates, sewerage, waste and fire levies. Health & Youth Safety: A National Council committee begins school visits in Otjozondjupa to probe tobacco use, with calls to ban hubbly-bubbly and protect learners. Business & Trade: NIPDB pushes market access for Namibian firms beyond networking, linking them to contracts and regional expansion under AfCFTA. Culture & Inclusion: Kufamosha Information Disability Centre Expo Volume 3 runs in Omuthiya (28 July–2 August) to spotlight disability rights and entrepreneurship. Sports & Diplomacy: China donates 1 000 pairs of running shoes to Namibia’s Olympic Committee, boosting youth sport ties. Community Voices: PM Elijah Ngurare revives “Prime Minister’s Question Time” and plans a new engagement platform for social media and community activists. Local Crime: Keetmanshoop Superspar supervisor allegedly stole over N$510k for iPhones. Education & Language: A Namibian study highlights how using learners’ home languages can improve English reading comprehension. Tourism Lifestyle: Acacia Africa releases its first Accommodation Impact Report, showing strong community and conservation-linked traveller impact.
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