AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoad Safety Push: Namibia’s Roads Authority will install speed humps on Windhoek’s B1 Western Bypass and A1 after crash concerns and public backlash, with the move set to spark fresh debate on whether it improves safety or worsens traffic. Municipal Finance Pressure: Windhoek says government ministries still owe it more than N$20 million in municipal arrears. Energy & Environment: Environmental lawyers warn renewable energy projects could harm ecosystems unless safeguards are enforced, while CRAN says it has received 624 applications for reconsideration of its decisions. Rural Development: Capricorn Foundation approved an extra N$1.2 million for the Rural Revive initiative in Maltahöhe to consolidate waste, horticulture and skills gains. Wildlife & Trade: KAZA states meeting in Victoria Falls seeks a united front on wildlife conservation and elephant product trade. Transport & Licensing: Okahandja’s Natis centre starts computerised learner licence testing with online booking and payments, rolling out to other towns by March 2027. Business & Governance: TransNamib reports a break-in at its CEO office and theft of laptops; Namibia’s Supreme Court also dismissed Red Soil’s offshore oil licence challenge. Sports & Culture: Namibia denies any approval for a joint Southern Africa AFCON 2028 bid, and Swakopmund wrapped up its youth entrepreneurship initiative, backing 85 entrepreneurs.
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