Veterinary care funding: The University of Namibia is seeking about N$30 million to complete the second phase of its Veterinary Academic Hospital, including a surgical theatre and auditorium, after already receiving N$98 million. Minimum wage pressure on farms: Communal farmers in Omaheke say the national minimum wage is hard to meet as some workers lack contracts, payslips and benefits, with the rate set to rise to N$18/hour in 2027. Labour rights spotlight: Naretu marked its fifth anniversary with free consultations, health checks and financial literacy for workers, after calling out ongoing suffering in the sector. Mining and jobs tensions: Small-scale miners in Kunene complain of conflicts with licensed companies and poor working conditions, while miners elsewhere also raised concerns about conditions. Phosphate fight heats up: Namibia Marine Phosphate’s Sandpiper project received an ECC, but opposition leader Panduleni Itula has appealed the decision, arguing the approval process and precaution approach were flawed. Public health cooperation: The health ministry urged stronger cross-border coordination to prevent outbreaks, warning Namibia’s transport hub status increases risk. Trade and investment: India and SACU are moving toward a preferential trade agreement, while India-Namibia trade hit $592.94m in 2025/26. Cricket in Namibia: The Proteas will play Namibia and Zimbabwe in a T20I tri-series in Windhoek, with Bjorn Fortuin captaining and Duan Jansen earning a maiden call-up.