AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOil and Gas: Namibian businesses are projected to capture just N$7 billion of the estimated N$260 billion Venus project build-out, sharpening questions about local participation as QatarEnergy moves to acquire a 25% stake in Chevron’s offshore PEL82. Agriculture: A strong production rebound is exposing gaps in investment, infrastructure and market access, while foot-and-mouth restrictions are hurting livestock businesses and informal traders seeking relief. Property and Finance: House prices rose 8.9% in the third quarter as transactions fell 3%; FNB Namibia is offering municipalities loans to service land for housing and business development. Trade: September imports of N$16.9 billion outstripped exports of N$12.2 billion, widening the trade deficit to N$4.7 billion. Mining: Skorpion Zinc’s restart still hinges on affordable long-term electricity, while NSX trading reached N$83.7 million for the week ended 6 November.
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