Land Reform & Housing: Windhoek residents say “formalisation” is a political smokescreen, with mapping and registration failing to deliver real, legal land ownership and leaving people vulnerable to evictions and shuffling between informal areas. Heroes’ Acre Row: President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state funeral for liberation veteran Helao Shityuwete has reignited debate over why he was not buried at Heroes’ Acre, with calls for clear criteria and accountability from the committee behind the decision. Jobs & Skills: Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia can’t keep blaming unemployment without addressing skills gaps, urging training to match labour-market needs as the country expands green hydrogen, oil and gas, renewables and manufacturing. Household Debt: The Bankers Association of Namibia tells Parliament household debt is driven mainly by low wages and rising living costs, not just microlenders, and calls for better financial literacy. Fisheries & Environment: A fisheries indaba debate asks whether Namibia’s fishing industry has “heaps” of value left behind, while another analysis warns marine phosphate mining could bring environmental uncertainty that must be matched by substantial, durable national benefits. Green Hydrogen: Namibia joins the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit to push regional cooperation and industrialisation, not just production. Business & Finance: DBSA reports N$2.159bn in Namibia development loan commitments for 2025/26, unchanged year-on-year. Sports: Namibia’s Eagles face rebuilding after a 3-0 ODI series defeat by South Africa, while Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the longest men’s ODI career.