AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNational Assembly Agenda: MPs are set to resume with major bills on the table, with land, petroleum, public enterprises governance and mental health all expected to drive debate and public attention. Student Funding Dispute: The education ministry has ordered universities to let NSFAF-funded students sit exams and receive results while funding processes are finalised, after weeks of uncertainty over delayed payments. Defence Welfare Push: IPC has renewed calls for stronger mental health support, better housing and improved welfare for soldiers following two deaths at NDF bases in Otjiwarongo and Otavi. Reparations Movement: A new Genocide Reparations Advocacy Forum (GRAF) has launched in Windhoek, aiming to unite voices in the campaign for German reparations for the 1904–1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide. New Direct Flight: Edelweiss has launched the first non-stop Zurich–Windhoek commercial route, initially twice weekly, boosting Namibia’s Europe connectivity and tourism prospects. Economy Watch: Namibia’s current account deficit widened to N$10.4bn in Q4 2025 as service payments and income outflows rose, even as gold and uranium exports remained strong. Food Security: WFP reports 105,813 households received rice assistance in May, warning that multiple shocks keep needs elevated. Telecom Leadership Change: Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda will leave on 1 July as the company prepares for a new board and CEO recruitment.
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