AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRoad Safety & Local Governance: Windhoek’s B1 Western Bypass speed humps are under fire after reports of slower travel, congestion and higher costs, with LPM chief whip Dawid Eigub questioning whether proper traffic studies were done and why alternatives like pedestrian bridges weren’t considered. Public Health: Namibia is bracing for a major cancer surge, with projections warning of 6,300+ new cases annually by 2045—an 84% jump—linked to late diagnosis and limited rural screening and treatment access. Justice & Courtroom Order: A former security guard, Teodor Shipanga, was removed from the Windhoek High Court after repeated disruptions and claims he was not charged, as pleas were recorded in his absence. Tourism & Conservation: KAZA meetings kicked off in Victoria Falls, bringing together Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe’s chair role to review transfrontier conservation progress. Travel & Transport: Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs warns travellers to use only the official e-visa platform, cautioning against private e-visa websites and agents. Air Access for Namibia: Edelweiss launched direct Zurich–Windhoek flights, citing strong Swiss demand for Namibia’s safari and nature experiences. Health Infrastructure: Swakopmund District Hospital opened a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to improve survival for premature and critically ill newborns. Green Mobility: Works and Transport rolled out a pilot EV charging station in Windhoek, aimed at informing a future nationwide charging network.
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