Starlink Setback: Namibia’s regulator has upheld its rejection of Starlink’s licence bid, dismissing 624 reconsideration requests and citing ownership/control and security compliance gaps. Critical Minerals Push: Orion Critical Mineral Consortium is in advanced talks to add three Asia public-private partnerships to fund a $20bn critical minerals pipeline. Tourism Service Upgrade: About 47 police, immigration and NamRA officials received customer-care training to improve the first impression for visitors at borders. Finance & Governance: Parliament probes lending practices as debt deepens, with lawmakers concerned salary deductions can leave borrowers with very low net pay. Youth Council Crisis: The NYC elective congress in Swakopmund turned violent, injuring delegates and forcing postponement, with critics calling for reform. Transport & Infrastructure: Oshana governor urges an Oshakati–Ondangwa dual carriageway to ease congestion and support northern economic growth. Regional Ties: Namibia and Tanzania signed MoUs on trade, agriculture, defence and SMEs after a state visit. Markets: NSX Overall Index slipped 1.02% for the week ended 19 June, dragged by basic materials. Local Economy: Famous Brands reported 7.3% system-wide sales growth in Namibia in 2026. Water Watch: Erongo governor says a second desalination plant is key to easing water instability. Road Safety Debate: Protesters oppose new speed humps on Windhoek’s Western Bypass, arguing they worsen congestion. Scam Alert: A pensioner lost N$27,030 in a phone scam at Henties Bay.