High Court Ruling: Namibia’s High Court dismissed Johann Wickus Maree’s N$300,000 defamation claim against Namibian Sun and Network Me, with the judge ruling the article was not defamatory. SADC Industrial Push: Namibia says it is aligning mineral beneficiation priorities with SADC’s industrialisation agenda, stressing regional value chains and value-added exports. Capital Markets Crackdown: Namibia’s SEC moves in line with FATF updates, directing capital market operators to cut banking and business ties with North Korea and Iran. Governance in Focus: Namibia appoints a temporary board for the Namibia Airports Company to improve performance and lawful operations. Housing & Cost Pressure: Windhoek renters face rising costs, with rent taking 30%–50% of household income, reigniting calls for rent control. Health System Commitments: PM Elijah Ngurare pledges quality healthcare for all, while staff cite overcrowding, medication shortages and bed constraints. Livestock Exports: EU livestock inspections were suspended due to funding gaps, but a temporary arrangement aims to prevent export disruptions. Business Competition Policy: NaCC consults on raising merger notification thresholds from N$30m to N$60m to better match market realities. Local Security: Windhoek police investigate a robbery in Eros where a woman was tied up and goods worth about N$51,000 were stolen.