Merger Rules: Namibia Competition Commission says it wants to lift the mandatory merger notification threshold from N$30m to N$60m, citing inflation and the need to avoid both missed competition risks and extra red tape. Governance Debate: A fresh opinion argues Namibia still runs on a Westminster-style political system that doesn’t fit local decision-making and keeps cabinet ministers in parliament. Health Watch: Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council warns of rising sales of unlicensed GLP-1 and peptide weight-loss/diabetes medicines via social media, urging people to buy only from licensed pharmacies. Cuba Solidarity: President Nandi-Ndaitwah renews calls for the unconditional lifting of the US embargo on Cuba, linking it to UN principles and Namibia’s liberation history. Sports & Cricket: Reports suggest the 2027 ODI World Cup could start on 2 October 2027 (Gandhi Jayanti), with Namibia among the hosts. Local Support: Swakop Uranium donates N$70,000 to back Ovahimba women’s businesses and education needs near Uis. Cricket Pitches: Cricket SA says provinces using “drop-in” pitches won’t be forced to do so for the next season, easing concerns from Proteas coach Shukri Conrad. Liberation Milestone: President Nandi-Ndaitwah hails former President Nangolo Mbumba on his 85th birthday for decades of service from the liberation struggle to democratic institution-building.