AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes ago| Public Finances: Debt interest could consume nearly one in every five dollars of government revenue in 2026/27, renewing calls to ensure borrowing funds development. Local Government: Keetmanshoop reportedly cannot pay more than 250 municipal employees for October as its debts mount. Livestock: Foot-and-mouth disease remains confined to 18 farms in | Kharas, with 131 confirmed cases; vaccination and movement controls continue. Food Security: Namibia is seeking agricultural investment to cut imports, which account for 96% of food consumed, according to officials. Energy Policy: Parliament approved the petroleum bill’s second reading, despite opposition concerns over shifting exploration powers to the Office of the President. Namibia-Angola Ties: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged both countries to turn political ties into trade, investment and jobs. Nama Reparations: A Nama forum has asked the High Court to recognise ancestral land rights and seek negotiations with government over N$1.04 trillion in restitution. Heat Alert: Temperatures of up to 42°C are forecast in parts of the country through the weekend; authorities urge people to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. |
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