Mining Expo: Namibia’s mining industry is gearing up for the 13th Mining Expo and Conference in Windhoek (4–6 August), with the Chamber of Mines’ CEO Fabian Shaanika saying the sector could unlock over US$2.6bn in investment and create about 18,000 jobs over five years, as exhibitor numbers top 200. Green Levies: The environment ministry says Namibia’s lightweight plastics levy has raised nearly N$250m in five years, funding waste management, recycling, remediation and green impact initiatives. Debt Watch: A Walvis Bay roundtable questioned whether Namibia’s shift toward domestic borrowing is sustainable, warning that higher local interest costs and a growing tax burden could squeeze workers and businesses. Power Demand Stalls: Electricity sales remain stuck below 340,000MWh for 39 months, signalling weak momentum in economic activity, with mining and large power users showing only marginal changes. Port & Heritage: Namport has re-submitted its Lüderitz Port expansion application after a 2024 rejection, adding specialist studies as it seeks to expand capacity while protecting sensitive heritage sites. Namdia Diamonds: Namdia defended its 2026–2029 diamond client selection of five Namibian companies, saying it balances local participation with price discovery and beneficiation goals. Namibia–China Diplomacy: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Beijing visit culminated in plans to elevate ties to a “China-Namibia community with a shared future,” with emphasis on trade, minerals, energy and governance exchanges.