AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFATF Exit: Namibia says it has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force “grey list” after addressing key anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing gaps, a move expected to boost confidence with international investors. Tax Relief: NamRA extended the tax filing deadline to 31 August, citing ongoing technical issues with ITAS and urging taxpayers to upload relevant PAYE certificates. Debt & Lending Scrutiny: A National Assembly committee held a public hearing on whether current laws protect Namibians from exploitation by lenders, with concerns focused on household debt and salary deduction systems. Road Safety Clash: Motorists protested newly installed speed humps on Windhoek’s Western Bypass, while road-safety advocates argue the measures protect pedestrians—leaving the debate over safety vs traffic disruption unresolved. Youth & Jobs: Vice President Lucia Witbooi urged young people to use skills and entrepreneurship programmes as Namibia’s National Youth Council elects new leadership amid delegate-list disputes. Energy & Skills: Hardap’s governor backed youth green hydrogen scholarships, and Namibia’s leadership pushed local production and industrialisation for economic independence. Weather Watch: Namibia Meteorological Services warned of continued showers and possible flash flooding in parts of the south and east.
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