AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCitizenship misinformation warning: Namibia’s Home Affairs ministry says citizenship and national documents are only granted after strict legal checks, and being born in Namibia does not automatically qualify; it urges the public to rely on official information. SACU spotlight: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed SACU as a key regional economic pillar, stressing the need for the union to adapt to new global arrangements. Solar deal denial: The Presidency rejected IPC claims linking Nandi-Ndaitwah to the Sinomine-Massaus solar project, saying the President was not involved in negotiation or approvals. Windhoek safety update: Windhoek recorded a 14% drop in murders in the first five months of 2026, with robberies, theft and break-ins down—though armed robberies and assaults rose. Goreangab Mall opens: Residents welcomed the new mall in Katutura, saying it brings jobs, cuts transport costs and boosts local business access. Erongo dialysis unit: A new public dialysis facility at Walvis Bay District Hospital will serve 54 state patients, reducing long travel to private services. Street children at intersections: Windhoek council moved to address child begging and selling at major junctions, referring the matter for further recommendations. Cheetah conservation hit: KGP11, an Indian-born female cheetah at Kuno National Park, died during treatment; Namibia’s cheetah reintroduction programme faces another setback. Fuel relief questioned: UNAM students say government fuel-price cushioning measures are not easing daily costs enough for students and low-income households. Women in media: Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urged fairer portrayal of women leaders, warning biased coverage erodes confidence and discourages public participation.
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