AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoStreet Children Response: Namibia’s Gender ministry says it will run a regional study to count children living and working on the streets, after 2023 figures showed 373 cases, with Khomas highest—aimed at stronger protection and interventions. Marginalised Communities Data: The Namibia Statistics Agency launched a Marginalised Communities Report showing 75,569 people (2.5% of the population), with low literacy (54.8%) and weak ECD attendance (11.4%), plus employment and grant details to guide planning. Youth Skills Spotlight: Namibia will send 17 young competitors across 16 skills to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, from welding and plumbing to fashion technology and hairdressing. Education & Welfare: The Namibia Training Authority has been awarded a N$540m six-month hostel food contract, raising questions after it was reported as granted without public bids. Homelessness in Winter: Khomasdal Baptist Church in Windhoek is running a winter shelter for about 15 people, offering warm meals, beds and daily devotion sessions. Culture & Community: Gobabis has been selected to represent Namibia in the kykNET Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar finals, with voting open until 20 July. Miss Namibia Auditions: The Miss Namibia Organisation defended its auditions against social media criticism, saying delays were driven by an unexpectedly high turnout.
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