Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity: Telecom Namibia, Angola Telecom and Satcab have signed an MoU and commercial terms to link Namibia into the Equiano and SARSSy submarine cable systems, aiming to boost resilient bandwidth along the Atlantic corridor. Migration Reform: Namibia’s Home Affairs minister says consultations on the Migration Bill have wrapped up, with plans for a digital-first migration system to move visa and permit services online, improve border management and strengthen security. Governance & Cost of Power: A new wave of “shadow advisors” has drawn criticism for duplicating Cabinet advice and adding cost to taxpayers, raising constitutional and budget questions. Education Assessment: Lesotho’s Prof Paseka Mosia warned that assessment in Africa will fail unless it stops copying colonial blueprints and reflects rural realities and learners’ identities. Public Health & Food Security: South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks highlight the need for a mandatory nationwide tracking system to control spread and protect the beef industry. Crime & Safety: The //Kharas Region recorded more than 4,000 criminal cases between April 2025 and March 2026, with alcohol, drugs, poverty and unemployment cited as drivers. Local Economy & Jobs: Agricultural employers warn Namibia’s National Minimum Wage rollout could cut permanent farm jobs, with labour costs rising even as production conditions improve. Sports: Nigeria’s cricket team has departed for Namibia for a T20 and 50-over tri-series, with a 16-man squad led by Sulaimon Runsewe. Human Stories: Angolan children are increasingly seen begging in Windhoek, with reports of hunger, cold and neglect on the streets.