AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFoot-and-Mouth Disease Response: Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says government is stepping up containment of an FMD outbreak, with 127 confirmed cases on 15 farms as of 5 October, 20 surveillance teams and 10 roadblocks in //Kharas, plus plans to restore safe production and trade. Opposition Pushback: Panduleni Itula demands a fully costed FMD recovery plan, including fencing milestones and disclosed emergency contracts, as a procurement dispute over a veterinary cordon fence continues. Trade Shock: The EU has suspended fresh meat imports from Namibia over FMD fears, threatening jobs and export revenue, while Namibia’s cabinet approved a buffer-zone and border-fence strengthening plan. Water Safety Reassurance: Botswana’s Water Utilities Corporation says routine testing shows treated water meets drinking standards amid diarrhoea reports and child deaths. Botswana Energy Update: Electricity generation rose 56.6% in Q2 2026, cutting imports and strengthening energy independence. Business & Sustainability: BITC’s Green Mark urges firms to adapt to sustainability-driven global market demands. Regional Diplomacy: AU facilitators met AFC/M23 leaders in Goma with no joint communiqué, as fighting and defections continue in North Kivu. International Health Politics: China signals a late bid to lead the WHO, aiming to expand influence after US withdrawal. Botswana-Linked Culture: De Beers backs a Botswana-based basket weaver at Homo Faber 2026.
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