Water & Public Health: A new opinion piece urges Namibians to ask where their water comes from, how safe it is, and how it’s processed, pointing to risks like PFAS and ageing infrastructure as a call for more transparency and resilience. Public-Private Push: The National Planning Commission says Namibia’s growth, industrialisation and jobs depend on stronger, trust-based public-private partnerships, with shared implementation and results. SACU Momentum: SACU leaders backed a N$5bn Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism and pushed for a 15-year AGOA extension, while Botswana reaffirmed regional integration as SACU chairmanship begins. Namibia-China Development: Namibia signed a N$486m development cooperation grant with China for school, health, water and community projects aimed at jobs and faster delivery. Water Security Investment: Government committed N$200m equity toward the Erongo SUNAM desalination project (total N$2.1bn) to boost climate-independent water for industry and communities. Digital Services: The Road Fund Administration launched digital self-service platforms, including fuel levy refunds and cross-border charges, to cut delays and improve road funding efficiency. Starlink Ruling: CRAN upheld its rejection of Starlink licence applications, stressing Namibia’s ownership rules and legal compliance. Economy Watch: Namibia’s Q1 2026 GDP grew 2.0% (N$70.9bn nominal), with services up but mining and manufacturing down. Agriculture & Fisheries: Controlled agronomy crop production rose in Q1 2026 while fish landings fell, though fish export earnings increased. Entrepreneurship & Skills: NPC-backed training and ILO/AfDB-linked programmes focus on youth and women entrepreneurship, while Oshana reported 3,010 graduates from tertiary and vocational institutions. Finance & Trade: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi to lead Southern Africa regional operations, signalling continued focus on regional industrial and infrastructure financing.