Labour & Retail: Manwu says Furnmart & Home Corp Namibia workers will begin a salary-increment and housing-allowance strike on Monday after failed wage talks, demanding 8% pay, N$500 housing allowance and extra benefits. Tax Administration: NamRA extends the tax filing deadline from 30 June to 31 August as ITAS recovery continues, while government also tables a bill to create an independent Tax Court to strengthen fair tax dispute resolution. Road Safety & Industry: Namibia Breweries launches a N$200,000 drink-driving assessment and enforcement programme with checkpoints and breathalyser testing from July 2026 to January 2027. Oil & Gas Policy: Namibia appoints Aune Amutenya as acting petroleum commissioner as the sector moves toward key development decisions. Marine Conservation: Namibia targets expanding marine protected areas to 11–12% by 2030 with UNEP support, building on current coverage of about 1.7%. Business & Investment Climate: A legal briefing highlights how Namibia wants oil, gas and mining to drive industrialisation and beneficiation under NDP6, alongside regulatory reform to attract FDI. Regional Trade Logistics: Walvis Bay Corridor Group urges operators to fully use pre-clearance to cut border congestion and demurrage costs. Corporate Governance: NAC says executives bought company vehicles for N$5,000 each under a cost-to-company remuneration transition scheme. Social Risks: Child marriage remains a barrier to girls’ education and jobs, while Omaheke’s hunger crisis underscores Namibia’s “wealth paradox.”