Nationhood & Identity: Namibia’s Nationhood and National Pride plan says the National Identity and Nation Branding pillar is performing above average, but stakeholders warn it’s still not enough to boost patriotism; gaps include inconsistent placement of presidential portraits and weak rollout of the Government Corporate Identity Manual. Political Accountability: NDP leader Lukato Lukato urged citizens to give honest feedback to leaders, linking parliamentary motions to health referrals and rail expansion. Housing & Cost of Living: An economist argues Windhoek’s housing market is structurally excluding most residents as prices and rentals outpace incomes, raising questions about whether rent control will ever land. Water & Infrastructure: Katima Mulilo’s sewage crisis is blamed on an aging system that has outgrown capacity, while government also broke ground on an N$83.9m coastal pipeline replacement to secure affordable water. Energy & Fuel Politics: The government defended appointing Vitol as exclusive fuel supplier amid opposition calls for a probe, as petrol and diesel rise by N$2/litre. Agri-food Transformation: STAS implementation is moving into a practical phase with priorities and investment packages aimed at cutting food insecurity from 25% to 12%. Mining & Critical Minerals: Namibia Mining Expo opens in Windhoek, while Arcadia’s Swanson tantalum project advances toward production on higher prices and Aldoro expands Kameeelburg rare earth resources. Business & Finance: Trustco says it’s working to restore its reporting timetable and complete outstanding audits after its trading suspension. Local Economy & CSR: Brama Brama Fishing donates laptops to Oshilungi school; Meatco honours top livestock producers; Nors Namibia wins UD Trucks SSA Importer of the Year.