AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCritical Minerals Push: Namibia’s president tells foreign investors to build processing plants locally, warning against “briefcase business” as the country seeks deeper value, jobs and local entrepreneurship from uranium, lithium, rare earths, copper and graphite. FMD Shock to Trade: Namibia confirmed foot-and-mouth disease in the //Kharas and imposed strict bans on moving cloven-hoofed animals and meat products, with export suspensions and Meatco urging discipline and reliance on verified updates as surveillance continues. Public Finance Accountability: Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah calls for stronger institutional frameworks and a culture of accountability to make Outcome-Based Budgeting deliver public value. Housing Funding: The National Housing Enterprise asks for N$662.29m over three years to expand affordable housing and serviced land, targeting thousands of plots and units. Labour Data Upgrade: Namibia launches a new Labour Market Information System to improve employment and skills planning using integrated national data. Water & Sanitation Delivery: AfDB-supported projects hand over sanitation facilities in Kavango West and Zambezi, boosting water, sanitation and hygiene access. Cross-Border Trade: Namibia and Nigeria sign an MoU to develop an Africa cross-border commerce and investment summit to connect businesses and markets. UN Rights Milestone: Namibia’s Universal Periodic Review outcome is adopted by consensus, with most recommendations supported for integration into national plans.
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