Electricity Pressure in Windhoek: The Electricity Control Board has approved a 3.7% bulk tariff increase for NamPower from 1 August 2026, pushing the average bulk rate to N$2.14/kWh, and residents say it will worsen already tight household and business budgets. Court Standoff in Kunene: The Kunene Regional Council refuses to remove acting CRO George Kamseb despite a second High Court ruling, while minister James Sankwasa warns funding could be frozen without a legally qualified accounting officer. Phala Phala Section 89 Update: ActionSA’s fresh submission will be added to the Section 89 impeachment committee’s record, including SAPS disciplinary findings involving presidential protection officers. Health System Strain: The Health Ministry says medicine shortages at Rundu State Hospital and clinics reflect a wider national problem, with monthly stock updates promised. Rare Earth Push: Namibia Critical Metals says the Lofdal project’s DFS next phase is approved, including up to C$11m more funding and new metallurgical testing contracts. Oil-Gas Local Value: NOGC 2026 returns to Windhoek (18–20 August) with a stronger focus on turning petroleum investment into jobs and supplier opportunities. Namibia–SA Economic Shift: President Nandi-Ndaitwah urged deeper industrialisation and value addition between Namibia and South Africa, moving beyond raw-material exports. Visa-Free Travel News: Spain has granted visa-free access for up to 90 days (within 180) to eight African countries including Namibia, while South Africa was excluded. Sports & Culture: Savanna Beef reports a N$25.9m group loss as its abattoir ramps up; Deep Yellow awarded N$391m in Tumas construction contracts; and Mushe headlines Windhoek’s Old School & Music Festival.