AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWindhoek Urban Services: The City of Windhoek has launched a N$12-million digital mapping and inspection project for its streetlights, covering more than 17,000 poles over 28 months to speed up fault-finding and maintenance planning. Transport & Roads: The City admits congestion is worsening and says expanding roads alone won’t solve it, while also blaming the Road Fund Administration for a major road-maintenance shortfall that leaves potholes and damage to worsen. Housing & Basic Services: Namibia’s housing backlog remains severe, and the Namibia Statistics Agency reports 68.4% of households in marginalised communities still have no toilet. Social Impact: A Windhoek grandmother says six children are out of school after their breadwinner mother died, with no pension support yet. Governance & Cooperation: Namibia and South Africa signed seven new agreements at the Bi-National Commission, including labour, aviation, justice and gender equality, and plan digital tracking of implementation. Regional Policy: Namibia vows closer ties with South Africa to strengthen SACU and support industrialisation goals. Legal & Public Safety: Namibia’s High Court dismissed an application to legalise cannabis as premature while laws are under review; meanwhile Hardap police destroyed seized drugs worth over N$462,000. International Travel: The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek will stop issuing visas from 1 August, with applicants directed to South Africa.
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