AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours ago| China-Namibia State Visit: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in Beijing for a week-long state visit, where Xi Jinping and Namibia’s leader announced a “China-Namibia Community with a Shared Future for the New Era” and signed deals spanning economy and trade, healthcare, education, technology and youth exchanges, with priority focus on uranium, lithium, rare earths, green energy, agriculture, digital systems and tourism. Water & Rural Services: The agriculture ministry says saline water is still undermining borehole efforts, but it plans mini desalination and borehole replacements in areas such as Ndiyona, Mukwe and Mashare. Repatriation of Liberation-Era Remains: Namibia will exhume and repatriate the remains of two Robben Island prisoners—Simon Nilenge and Festus Nehale—before 26 August 2026, ahead of Heroes Day. Youth & Education Oversight: The | Kharas governor urged young people to stop making excuses and use available opportunities, while a parliamentary education committee praised ongoing oversight into higher education quality and research. Women’s Rights: The Luanda Declaration calls on AU states to ratify and implement the Convention on Violence Against Women and Girls, pushing prevention, protection, prosecution and women’s political participation. Winter Support: NBC Cares Winter Drive Volume 2, with NIPAM, delivered warmth and essentials to vulnerable communities. Local Governance & Accountability: Namibia’s domestic borrowing strategy is under scrutiny, with concerns about rising domestic debt costs and pressure on workers and businesses. Mining Expo: The Chamber of Mines launched the 2026 Mining Expo (4–6 August), aiming to track NamPPF commitments on investment and jobs. |
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