AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMining worker health: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged Namibia’s mining sector to fast-track the Occupational Health and Safety Bill and set up post-retirement medical schemes for occupational diseases and injuries that can surface years later. Breastfeeding at work: Namibia’s Employers’ Federation backed practical breastfeeding support for mothers returning to work, while warning against one-size-fits-all rules for very different workplaces. Breastfeeding rates concern: Health officials cited 2024 SMART Nutrition Survey findings showing only 49% of babies (0–5 months) are exclusively breastfed, with early weaning linked to higher illness risk. Road safety: After Western Bypass truck crashes, a road expert said there’s no real alternative route yet, but drivers must manage fatigue and attitude while upgrades like pedestrian bridges are completed. Cybersecurity warning: INTERPOL flagged AI-driven cybercrime as a fast-growing threat across Africa, stressing gaps in cyber capacity and cross-border cooperation. Local health skills: Khomas Regional Council sent medical specialists for a China fellowship to build advanced clinical capacity. Workplace pay deal: Standard Bank Namibia employees agreed to a 6% salary increase and improved allowances, ending a wage dispute. Malaria travel alert: UK health guidance listed Namibia among malaria-risk destinations, urging travellers to take precautions.
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