Aviation & Trade Ties: Namibia’s President Netumbo Ndaitwah landed in Zambia for Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration, spotlighting the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lusaka corridor and cooperation in transport, energy, water and agriculture. Energy & Industry: Eskom says it’s clawed back generation performance and cut load shedding, but municipal debt still threatens long-term stability—while it eyes surplus power exports, including potential Mozal demand. Retail & Food Services: Shoprite is buying Vida e Caffè to deepen its coffee and quick-service restaurant push, adding a 400-store brand across Africa. Mining & Jobs: Government is working with stakeholders to restart Skorpion Zinc at Rosh Pinah to protect jobs in the //Kharas region, with uranium, copper and critical minerals flagged as upside. Agribusiness & Tech: Namibia cancelled a N$40m AI crop monitoring deal after procurement and data sovereignty concerns. Consumer Safety: Ford Ranger double-cabs in Southern Africa face a recall over side curtain airbag deployment risk, including 54 units in Namibia. Youth & Water: Prime Minister Ngurare opened the 4th Junior National Council session, urging young MPs to champion water, sanitation and national development. Culture & Talent: Red Bull “Dance Your Style” crowned Namibia’s first world-final representative, while amapiano star Kabza De Small is set to perform in Windhoek.