Youth Jobs & Pay: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says Namibia must do more than place young people into internships and entry-level programmes, backing proposals to improve pay when workers say compensation is inadequate. Illicit Finance Probe: The finance ministry reports tax recoveries of over N$28m in 2025 and more than N$45m from a 2026 investigation, alongside estimates that Namibia loses about N$2.7bn in tax revenue annually from illicit financial flows. Parliament on Lending: MPs are probing lending practices after concerns that interest rates of around 30% are squeezing households, with questions about whether laws protect borrowers from exploitation. GBV, Suicide & Road Deaths: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says protection orders must be served within 24 hours, with reviews of the Combating of Rape Act and Road Safety Act to strengthen enforcement. Marine Shock: A pilchard herpesvirus outbreak is expected to push up prices and hit Namibia’s economy and marine life as dead fish wash ashore. Mining Applications Window: Government says it will open a new mining application window, aiming to clear backlogs and speed up licensing processing. Sports—CAF & Local Interest: Orlando Pirates advance in the CAF Champions League and will face Namibia’s African Stars next, while Namibia’s women’s rugby sevens receive US$50,000 toward Olympic preparations.