Rescue & Safety: All 96 Fish River Canyon hikers stranded since Sunday were rescued safely after dam releases raised dangerous downstream water levels, with the last group airlifted by late afternoon. Cybersecurity: Namibia’s NAM-CSIRT represented the country at the FIRST incident response conference in Denver, engaging global peers on threat response and resilience. Transport & Infrastructure: Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge urged urgent planning for an Oshakati–Ondangwa dual carriageway to ease congestion and support northern growth. Telecom Regulation: Namibia rejected 624 Starlink reconsideration requests, citing missed deadlines and non-compliance with local ownership rules. Finance & Governance: Parliament’s probe into lending practices is spotlighting the debt crisis, with lawmakers concerned workers are left with very low net pay after salary deductions. Climate & Health: New research warns heat stress is worsening worldwide, with some regions facing up to two extra months of dangerous conditions. Youth Politics: The National Youth Council’s elective congress in Swakopmund was marred by violence and injuries, forcing postponement and renewed calls for reform. Sports: Khomas Nampol and Mighty Gunners Ladies booked Women’s NFA Cup final spots after winning their semi-finals.