Namibia-South Africa Push: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Cyril Ramaphosa will co-chair the Fourth Namibia–South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, aiming to deepen practical cooperation across trade, investment, border management, infrastructure and energy, with new directives and agreements expected. Cancer Burden: Namibia is estimated to record 4,205 new cancer cases a year, with breast, cervical and prostate cancers leading, according to updated GLOBOCAN 2024 figures—raising pressure for faster prevention and awareness. Street Children Response: The Gender Ministry says 373 street-connected children were identified in 2023 and will run a regional study this year to get accurate numbers and pinpoint why children end up on the streets. Public Safety Case: A Rochdale grooming gang ringleader, Shabir Ahmed, has been moved after his hostel location was posted online, as calls grow for legal changes to enable deportation. Visa Updates: India released its 2026 e-Visa list for 32 African countries including Namibia, while Mozambique also confirmed its 2026 visa-free entry list (with conditions like eTA where required). WorldSkills Team: Namibia will send 17 young competitors to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, showcasing skills from engineering and tech to hospitality and trades. Cricket Formats: The ICC unveiled major revamps for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup, including new stages like Super Series/Super 7 and extra T20 knockout games.