AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoYouth & Nation-Building: Education minister Sanet Steenkamp urged young Namibians to use technology and partnerships to drive sustainable development as the country marked International Youth Day in Keetmanshoop. Politics & Governance: NDP president Lukato Lukato is demanding the release of the 2024 Delimitation and Demarcation Commission report, saying communities need clarity on how the recommendations will be implemented. Diplomacy & Liberation History: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare honoured Cuba’s role in Namibia’s liberation struggle during Fidel Castro centenary events in Havana, pointing to Cuba’s internationalist support in Southern Africa. Economy & Energy: Bank of Namibia governor Ebson Uanguta said weak economic activity is holding back borrowing, while the Electricity Control Board is exploring new transmission models as government insists the grid is a sovereign asset. Trade & Investment: Namibia is eyeing China’s zero-tariff policy to diversify exports, and India and SACU have signed terms of reference to start negotiations on a preferential trade agreement. Justice & Court: A lawyer says he will consider a psychiatric report in the State House security breach case involving Giano Seibeb, accused of being found naked at State House and charged with trespassing and indecent exposure. Business & Mining: Creditors heard troubled adviser Hanjo Schlabitz has offered personal assets to repay investors after his firm’s collapse, while Erongo’s Katora community is pushing for a 5% stake in the Kokoseb gold project.
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