Mining & Industry: Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) has commissioned its new SAG mill, the key final component of the RP2.0 expansion, designed to double throughput to 1.4 million tonnes a year and lift zinc and lead concentrate output. Digital Skills & Jobs: MBRGI and The Digital School launched a digital learning initiative targeting more than 500,000 people across Namibia and five other African countries, with support for schools, teacher capacity and youth job readiness. Cybersecurity: Nam-CSIRT reported a 31.3% drop in detected vulnerabilities and a 47.3% fall in cyber threat events in Q1 2026, while warning that remote management and legacy network services remain risky. SME Finance: A new N$18m grant fund under the Pro-SME Project will help youth and women-led businesses formalise and grow, with the first application round closing 24 July. Energy & Power Access: Windhoek residents and activists say electricity shortages in informal settlements are driving illegal connections, as the City plans removals from September. Healthcare & Governance: Namibia’s NHP says it strengthened reserves and governance after a 2025 surplus, while FIMA also redefines the principal officer’s role in retirement fund oversight. Policy & Regional Ties: Namibia reiterated it will handle immigration violations through law and institutions, amid calls for protests linked to xenophobia tensions in South Africa. Healthcare Deal Watch: Remgro’s full takeover of Mediclinic Southern Africa follows regulatory approvals, reshaping private healthcare operations across South Africa, Namibia and Mauritius.