AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoad Safety: Police report a deadly weekend crash in Walvis Bay where a motorcyclist died after colliding with a truck on the B2, while another head-on collision between a bus and a car left multiple people injured—authorities again warn motorists to obey speed limits, avoid alcohol, and never flee accident scenes. Digital Connectivity: Telecom Namibia signed two strategic agreements in Angola at ANGOTIC 2026 to expand broadband and resilience, including plans to use the Angosat-2 satellite platform for remote areas. Education Support: The Werner Erkes Foundation pledged N$20 million annually for Namibian education, unveiled through the new Horizon Primary School in Swakopmund’s DRC settlement. Health Services: A cataract surgery campaign in Rundu targets more than 400 patients across Kavango East and West, aiming to restore sight and prevent avoidable blindness. Governance & Rights: A High Court ruling found the police inspector general wrongly eroded activists’ right to demonstrate, awarding damages to those arrested over an unemployment protest. Youth & Economy: President Nandi-Ndaitwah urged leaders to prioritise national interests and called on young Namibians to write, linking literature to innovation and prosperity. International Solidarity: Prime Minister Ngurare appealed for Namibian support for Cuba amid U.S. sanctions, citing shortages of fuel and medicines. Crime Update: Police are investigating a housebreaking in Henties Bay and fraud cases in Windhoek and Kavango West totalling nearly N$397,000.
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