AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Namibia’s energy plans are moving fast: Government confirms a 24% equity stake in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project via the Sovereign Wealth Fund, while uranium policy debates heat up after PDM leader McHenry Venaani backs the draft Nuclear Bill and urges value-add from uranium. Regulation & Competition: The Namibian Competition Commission approved the Etango uranium merger but imposed strict conditions tied to jobs, localisation and skills. Local Governance: Windhoek activists challenge a 4% municipal tariff increase, pointing to weak sanitation and water capacity in informal settlements. Water Crisis Governance: Urban and Rural Development minister James Sankwasa blasts Henties Bay’s acting CEO over stalled prepaid water systems and warns of intervention. Policy & Lawmaking: Public consultations continue on Namibia’s Space Science and Technology Bill, aiming to set a legal framework for the sector. Regional Diplomacy & Trade: Namibia will host an AU labour and social development summit (27–31 July) focused on strengthening social protection systems. Cross-border Links: Namibia and Botswana push ahead on the Trans Kalahari Railway to connect to Walvis Bay, while Namibia–South Africa leaders press business ties beyond raw-material exports. Oil & Gas Developments: ReconAfrica reports first hydrocarbons surfacing from Kavango West 1X, with further testing planned. Visa & Mobility: The US will shift Namibian visa services to South Africa from 1 August 2026.
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