AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLand Reform Debate: A new op-ed argues Namibia can’t rely on “willing-seller, willing-buyer” to fix colonial land dispossession, calling for a state-backed path to restitution. Oil & Gas on the Ground: Commentary says Namibia’s “oil story” is already shifting on land through ports, logistics, recruitment and partnerships—signs of a development “window” beyond headlines. Finance & Markets: Absa wins approval for a secondary listing of its NewWave Silver ETN on the NSX, giving Namibians listed silver exposure. Trade & Investment: India and Namibia agree to deepen cooperation on value addition, critical minerals, services and working groups, with talks also involving SACU. Connectivity: Africa Online and Radio Electronic sign an LOI to explore OneWeb satellite connectivity for rural Namibia. Competition Watch: The Competition Commission finds no price-fixing in horse mackerel, while it also moves to investigate unfair pricing in fishing. Public Assets: Works ministry says mismanaged government flats are being turned into “kambashus,” pushing for tighter oversight via PAMA. Energy & Infrastructure: NamPower re-advertises its MD post after limited applications; Windhoek outlines N$1.9bn water upgrades; TransNamib reports 210km of rail upgrades. Jobs Pressure: IMF warns growth is too weak to cut unemployment and poverty meaningfully.
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