AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Investment: Rosatom says it is in advanced talks with Namibia and three other African countries over floating nuclear power plants, while Namibia’s uranium ambitions remain in focus. Digital Infrastructure: Paratus says its fibre network now exceeds 5,000 kilometres after a 600-kilometre expansion, with Namibia ranking above the African average on infrastructure-led ICT measures. Regional Trade: Namibia has urged African countries to cut non-tariff barriers and simplify customs to make cross-border trade work; exporters also face hurdles in capturing gains from China’s zero-tariff policy. Household Costs: The Bank of Namibia’s hike to a 7% repo rate adds about N$4,000 a year to repayments on a typical N$1 million home loan since the current hiking cycle began. Water Security: A N$13 million five-year partnership aims to secure 386 million litres in annual water benefits for the Swakop River Basin by 2030. Growth Pressures: Namibia’s 2026 growth outlook has been cut amid economic pressures, while foot-and-mouth restrictions threaten jobs and billions in livestock value-chain losses. Deep Yellow has also delayed its Tumas uranium investment decision, citing weak equity-market conditions.
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