AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNascam Governance: Namibia’s composers’ and authors’ rights body is heading for an AGM on 27 June as internal fights over transparency, digital voting and leadership reform intensify after the termination of its CEO and a 12-month interim board. Crypto Finance: Africa Bitcoin Corporation says it will expand its Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund into Namibia in 2026, with roadshows underway, while regulators remain cautious on bitcoin-linked investments. Mining Policy Clash: The Chamber of Mines says relations with government worsened over proposed mandatory 51% local ownership for new mining licences, raising investor-confidence concerns. Capital Markets Reform: The JSE proposes changes to listing rules to simplify compliance and strengthen corporate governance, inviting stakeholder comments by 26 June. Agriculture Exports: GLOBALG.A.P. certification plans for horticulture exports face cost and capacity hurdles, with training, testing and record-keeping challenges slowing rollout. Energy Transition Moves: Namibia pushes green hydrogen partnerships abroad, while Schneider Electric appoints a Southern Africa segment director to deepen energies and chemicals focus. Financial Sector Accountability: Namfisa has been ordered to pay N$35m to liquidators in the Prowealth Asset Management fraud case. Youth & Social Stability: Government and church leaders warn that unemployment, mental health pressures and substance abuse are heightening risks for young Namibians. Genocide Remembrance Tensions: Okandjoze chiefs call for a “business unusual” approach to genocide apology and reparations ahead of 28 May commemorations. Transport & Logistics: TransNamib executives suspended earlier return to work as disciplinary processes continue, and Walvis Bay airport gets a N$16m firefighting vehicle upgrade.
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