AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Visa Bond Made Permanent: The U.S. has turned its visa bond pilot into a permanent rule, letting consular officers require refundable deposits of $10,000–$20,000 for B1 business and B2 tourism applicants from 50 countries, including Namibia and 29 other African states. Namibia Immigration Shift: Namibia has also ended visa-free entry for citizens of the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia and others (30+ countries), citing reciprocity and warning travellers to obtain visas before arrival. Anti-Corruption Push: Namibia’s new ACC director general Bryan Eiseb flags unexplained wealth as a key corruption warning sign, urging lifestyle audits and asset tracking. Oil & Gas Labour Tensions: The Presidency is probing TotalEnergies workers’ alleged “raw deal” over contract terms and benefits. Transport Costs: Road users and operators are angry at Roads Authority fee hikes of up to 20%, saying they will hit already-stressed businesses and commuters. Water Infrastructure: NamWater begins the final phase of the Kuiseb–Swakopmund (CSS) pipeline rehabilitation with an N$83.9m contract, targeting completion within a year.
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