Oil & Gas Conference: Namibia’s 4th Oil and Gas Conference (18–20 August 2026) returns to Windhoek with a bigger focus on local participation, entrepreneurship and youth skills, including local content pitching sessions. Monetary Policy: The Bank of Namibia raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% and lifted its 2026 inflation forecast to 4.0%, citing higher oil-driven pressures and weak credit growth. Identity Services: Namibia’s e-ID rollout is set for September, with MPs raising security and access concerns as government pushes digital-first identity management. Child Protection: On the Day of the African Child, Namibia renewed calls to protect children’s rights, improve access to education, water and sanitation, and tackle violence, abuse and neglect. Local Governance & Services: Roads Authority launched NaTIS On Wheels to bring learner testing and vehicle registration services to remote communities, while Windhoek’s smart city strategy drew mixed reactions over readiness and basic service delivery. Business & Investment: FNB Namibia met the Bank of Namibia governor to discuss evidence-based policymaking and financing for growth sectors, including oil and gas. Conservation & Tourism: Natural Selection opened Nkasa Linyanti in the Zambezi’s Nkasa Rupara National Park, highlighting wildlife recovery and a key elephant corridor.