AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoFamily Law Reform: Namibia’s Dissolution of Marriages Act, 2024 takes effect today, ending fault-based divorce—adultery is no longer a standalone ground and couples only need to show the marriage has irretrievably broken down, with mediation now compulsory. Banking Costs: The Bank of Namibia says banking fees will ease only gradually as new rules bed in, after banks earned N$15.9bn last year and N$5.0bn from fee income. Fuel Deal Scrutiny: Questions in Parliament surround Namibia’s emergency three-month fuel supply arrangement with Vitol, with critics asking why it was awarded without a more competitive process. Local Economy & Jobs: Namibia’s Competition Commission reports 11 merger approvals in two months, including six conglomerate deals, while livestock marketing data shows more cattle are being slaughtered domestically than exported live. Elections Watch: ECN commissioner candidates push for reforms like more polling stations, longer voting hours, and better voter education to rebuild public trust. Security & Tourism: Erongo police intensify patrols and urge tourism operators to report security gaps fast. Health & Skills: ExxonMobil Foundation launches STEM Africa 2.0 in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Nigeria, targeting 4,000 learners with STEM and AI training. Sports & Travel: Edelweiss begins nonstop Zurich–Windhoek flights, adding a third weekly frequency in July.
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