AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNamibia–South Africa Trade & Investment Push: Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will co-chair the Namibia–South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, with talks focused on trade, border management, infrastructure, energy and disaster cooperation, alongside a business forum aimed at boosting regional industrialisation and investment. Cholera Update: Health Minister Esperance Luvindao declared the cholera outbreak over in the Grootfontein and Opuwo districts after more than 28 days with no confirmed cases, while warning that risks remain if water and sanitation lapses. Public Finance & Tax: NamRA reminded taxpayers the Tax Amnesty Programme ends 31 October 2026, offering relief from interest and penalties if capital debts are paid and returns are brought up to date. Water & Dams Watch: NamWater reports combined dam storage at 80.7% (slightly down), with Omatako critically low and Windhoek’s Goreangab above capacity—sparking renewed calls for water saving. Agriculture & Jobs: The Neckartal Dam Irrigation Scheme faces land acquisition resistance and a funding gap for buying remaining farmland, threatening rollout timelines. Youth, Health & Regulation: A youth activist says medical study barriers are unclear and unfair, while another story calls for urgent action on Hubbly Bubbly use among children. Business & Markets: CRAN appointed Bridget Ellen Dundee to lead economics and market development; banks report nearly N$96.6m frozen in suspected illicit funds as anti-financial-crime cooperation tightens. Sports & Culture: Nedbank’s Future of Business Conference returns on 29 July, and Deep Yellow Namibia donated boxing gear and sponsors a sports festival.
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