AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoZambezi Corruption Fallout: Namibia’s anti-corruption strategy talks are hitting a raw nerve in the Zambezi region, where people are pointing to forgery, bribery, unequal opportunities, and even “unaccounted for” spending on projects meant to boost jobs, food security and tourism, including the Manyeha crocodile farm, Kalimbeza rice project and the long-stalled Zambezi waterfront. Central Bank Outlook: The Bank of Namibia is warning diplomats that Namibia’s small, open economy remains exposed to global shocks, even as it pushes resilience and modernisation in payments, cyber readiness and supervision. Transport Pressure: Police are cracking down on illegal taxis, warning of escalating fines and arrest for repeat offenders, while a new N$15 taxi fare is taking heat from drivers outside Windhoek who say commuters still bargain hard. Tourism Moves: Namibia’s Luxury Travel Market Expo is set for late 2026, and NAC is pursuing fresh regional and international routes after Air Botswana suspended Windhoek–Gaborone. Aviation Warning: AOPA Namibia says the pilot pipeline is too small to replace losses, putting the sector under strain. Health & Wildlife: Avian flu has been detected in Cape Fur Seals for the first time, raising fears for Namibia’s seal colonies.
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