AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOlufuko & Education: President Nandi-Ndaitwah, via Minister Sanet Steenkamp, urged young women in Olufuko to keep studying while embracing culture, noting 121 initiates took part this year. Cultural Debate: Ombalantu Traditional Authority pushed back on claims Olufuko drives early marriage or school dropouts, saying 26 returned to holiday classes. Cricket Spotlight: Namibia’s FNB Eagles opened the 2026 Tri-Series with an 18-run win over South Africa, posting 163/9 at Windhoek. Media Loss: NBC mourns veteran cameraman and cancer advocate Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died after a cancer battle and helped launch awareness and screening initiatives. Creative Economy: Deputy minister Dino Ballotti backed creative entrepreneurship and urged Namibians to build pathways for youth, including through the creative skills programme’s industry push. Music & Mental Health: Rundu artist M-Gee is set to host a “Gratitude Classic Night” that blends comedy and counselling to tackle mental well-being stigma. Radio Recognition: Shipi FM presenter “Mee Nuutoye” (Helen Andreas) won Best Radio Presenter at the Ongoma Annual Music Awards. Sports Development: DBFN donated 140 footballs to 14 Swakopmund youth academies to ease equipment shortages. Safety Recall: Ford Ranger Double Cabs exported to Namibia are included in a South Africa recall over side curtain airbag concerns. GBV Online Harm: A new piece warns how “rape tournament” jokes and victim-blaming online are normalising rape culture in Namibia.
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