AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth & Training Capacity: UNAM nursing students are being turned away from clinical placements as clinic supervision capacity can’t keep up with growing student numbers, prompting renewed scrutiny of training quality and accreditation. State Visit & Trade: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah heads to China for a week-long investment-focused visit, with talks spanning trade, mining beneficiation, renewables, green hydrogen, agriculture and infrastructure. Tax Fraud Pressure: Namibia Revenue Agency says nearly N$1bn was lost to fraudulent income tax and VAT refund claims over four years, with hundreds of cases registered and recoveries of about N$144m. Energy Fund Watch: Industries minister Modestus Amutse insists the National Energy Fund is stable after a N$1.3bn fuel-price cushioning spend, alongside a shift toward bulk fuel procurement to cut premiums. Green Power Investment: Ultra Special Energy pumps N$17m into biomass processing equipment to supply NamPower’s Oshikoto biomass station. Cement Jobs & Merger: Cheetah Cement halts planned retrenchments after approval of its Ohorongo Cement merger, though operational changes and possible staff relocation are expected. Border Biosecurity: A semi-automated vehicle disinfection system is installed at Ariamsvlei to strengthen foot-and-mouth disease controls. Mining & Capital: Deep Yellow expands its uranium footprint in Australia via a Cooper Creek JV stake while keeping Namibia’s Tumas project central. Youth & Digital Health: One Economy Foundation launches an online SRH platform for youth, adding confidential support and self-screening tools. Business Finance Signals: Business lending shows further strain in May, with corporate credit growth slowing and overdraft borrowing easing. FIC Finances: Financial Intelligence Centre assets rise to N$87.4m as receivables from the Bank of Namibia increase.
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