AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRoad Safety Focus: Namibia’s transport committee is pushing a “safe system” approach to curb the rising road accidents crisis, stressing better infrastructure, vehicle checks, enforcement, emergency response, and protection for pedestrians and cyclists. Trade & Investment: Namibia and South Africa are set to formally launch a joint business council to deepen cross-border trade and investment, with a standing secretariat and priority areas like minerals, energy, infrastructure and agro-processing. Labour Rights in Retail: Parliament’s oversight found many Ohangwena retailers breaching the Labour Act, including minimum wage shortfalls and long shifts without overtime. Vulnerable Communities & Food Security: San community members say they’ve been removed from the special feeding programme, while Walvis Bay’s Jonah Home faces a N$43,000 monthly shortfall threatening care for 20 children. Education Support: NSFAF says students should receive outstanding allowances by month-end after a prime ministerial oversight visit. Youth & Skills: Namibia will send 17 young competitors across 16 skills to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Culture & Community: Gobabis has been selected to represent Namibia in kykNET Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar, with voting open until 20 July. Sports Development: President Nandi-Ndaitwah hands Team Namibia the flag and pledges accelerated sports infrastructure investment across all 14 regions.
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