AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKorea–Africa ties: Namibia joined a Seoul meeting of African and Korean foreign ministers to deepen cooperation on trade, investment, technology, infrastructure, agriculture and sustainable development, with AfCFTA integration and food-security concerns high on the agenda. Fuel market controversy: In Parliament, Energy Minister Modestus Amutse clarified that “there is only one Vitol” entity supplying Namibia’s fuel, after questions over which Vitol unit won a sole-supplier mandate worth about N$2.4bn a month. Credit conditions: FNB reports Namibia’s private-sector credit growth improved in April to 4.8% year-on-year, driven mainly by a rebound in overdraft lending, while longer-term borrowing demand stayed subdued. NamPost leadership: NamPost appointed Rivan Meyer as Executive: Financial Services to strengthen financial offerings and accelerate digital transformation. Local business & jobs: Pupkewitz Goldwagen opened a new Windhoek parts branch, creating 17 jobs and expanding access to vehicle parts and services. Governance & accountability: 14 regional governors will begin State of the Region Addresses from Monday, linking national priorities to grassroots implementation. Uranium outlook: A market analysis argues the 2026 uranium deficit is larger than expected as supply tightens and demand rises, including from AI-driven data centres. Media freedom: Namibia’s Seventh African Media Barometer on the country highlights that media freedom needs constant vigilance, not complacency.
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