FATF Update: Namibia says it has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” after addressing money-laundering and terrorism-financing gaps, a move expected to ease scrutiny and boost investor confidence. Digital Identity Debate: Home Affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu rejects claims that Namibia’s e-ID system is meant for “microchip tracking”, saying the cards are secure tools for identity verification and service delivery. Youth & Social Issues: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged young Namibians to break cycles of GBV and to dream big on International Day of the African Child, while also calling for stronger action to cut youth unemployment. Tax & Governance: NamRA extended the tax filing deadline to end of August as its ITAS system is restored, and government tabled a bill to create an independent Tax Court. Water & Industry: Namibia Breweries cut water use to 3.5 litres per litre of beer in 2025 and Etosha Fishing received a horse mackerel quota to restart operations. Energy & Diamonds: US officials visited Deep Yellow’s Tumas uranium project, and De Beers CEO says its diamond sale could close within weeks. Reparations Push: Namibia’s leaders continued backing reparatory justice talks in Ghana, including calls for truth, acknowledgement and sustained dialogue.