AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNamibia–China Trade Pivot: May trade data shows China overtaking South Africa as Namibia’s top export destination, taking N$3.1bn (25.2%) while South Africa slips to 18.7%, a shift tied to President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Beijing state visit and new deals on infrastructure, green hydrogen, and market access. Energy & Power Sector: NamPower launched its 2026–2030 strategic plan and opened applications for a new managing director role, as the utility prepares for rising demand from industrial expansion and green hydrogen. Road Safety Funding Crunch: Road fatalities are down slightly, but crashes and injuries are up, with a N$2.3bn maintenance funding gap putting gains at risk. Corruption Accountability: The IPC says it is still waiting on answers over a four-year TransNamib fraud referral silence, citing an Ernst & Young finding from 2022. Diamonds & Mining Outlook: Namdia expects to sell about 928,350 carats over three years, targeting US$380.6m, and has selected new clients for 2026/27–2028/29. Food Safety Enforcement: Windhoek destroyed about 580 tonnes of unsafe food and shut a non-compliant business after court action. ICT for the FID: A “plug and play” ICT push argues Namibia must be ready digitally for incoming oil and gas players ahead of the expected FID.
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