Fuel Supply & Costs: Namibia’s energy ministry says the National Energy Fund is nearly exhausted after absorbing under-recoveries and premiums, as Middle East tensions pushed up pump prices; it also ordered fuel companies to source bulk petrol and diesel exclusively from Vitol for July–September 2026, raising transparency and pricing concerns. Economic Leadership: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed economist Shali Shindume as her Economic Advisor from 1 June, tasking him with banking, financial services and public-private finance collaboration. Inflation Watch: FNB Namibia economists warn 2026 inflation remains under pressure, with transport costs and global tensions feeding into prices; April headline inflation rose to 3.1% y/y. Monetary & Reserves: Bank of Namibia reserves climbed 13.6% in April to N$58.8bn, improving import cover to 3.7 months. Financial Sector: Namfisa appointed a new board led by Brian Masule to strengthen governance and oversight in the non-bank financial sector. Jobs & Mining: Chamber of Mines reports Namibia’s mining sector supported 166,000+ jobs in 2025, with strong local procurement. Governance & Trust: Home Affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu warned border failures are eroding public trust, after inspecting Zambezi border posts. Agriculture & Food Security: President praised garlic trials at Sikondo Green Scheme as a high-value crop to boost rural incomes and food security. Digital Risk: A TransUnion report says South Africa leads Africa in suspected digital fraud rates, with generative AI likely increasing scale and sophistication—an issue for regional businesses and consumers.