AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnvironment & Governance: PDM leader McHenry Venaani says government ministries failed to coordinate after the agriculture ministry appealed an Environmental Clearance Certificate granted to Namibian Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, raising questions about Cabinet oversight. Church & Culture: The Vatican is running its annual formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops, including participants from Namibia, as part of a programme aimed at strengthening episcopal ministry. Youth Online Safety: UNICEF reports about 20 million children across 21 countries experience online sexual abuse or exploitation each year, with social media driving most cases. Finance & Markets: Namibia Securities Exchange-listed Africa Bitcoin Corporation placed CEO Warren Wheatley and CIO Akshay Karan on precautionary leave after South Africa’s FSCA issued debarment orders against them. Namibia in Sports: Namibia named a 29-member provisional squad for the opening 2027 AFCON qualifier matches, while the Nedbank Citi Dash gears up for 2,000 runners at WHS Vegkop Stadium. Arts & Entertainment: Afro-pop star Zee Nxumalo opens a South African-inspired spaza shop pop-up in South London, bringing “chappies” and lucky packets to the UK. Media & Community: Editors’ Forum of Namibia mourns veteran broadcaster and cancer advocate Lamech Mwanyangapo, remembered for both his NBC service and his cancer awareness work.
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