Oil & Gas Momentum: Chevron says it has discovered oil-and-gas condensate in offshore Angola’s Block 0, with a 600m-plus oil/gas column and 90m+ net pay, while Equinor also moves into Namibia’s Orange Basin via a 17.4% stake in a Chevron-led licence—another signal that offshore drilling timelines are tightening. Local Benefits Push: At Namibia’s Oil & Gas Conference, Modestus Amutse and VP Lucia Witbooi stressed upstream oversight under the Presidency and the need for Namibian readiness to win local-content contracts. Road Safety Alarm: Parliament’s transport committee heard road crashes cause about 700 casualties a year and urged a Safe System approach. Borrower Protection: MPs held hearings on whether lending laws shield workers from exploitative loan deductions and high household debt. Jobs & Exports at Risk: Farmers Meat Mariental Abattoir is set to close, threatening over 100 jobs and export markets. Aviation Watch: Namibia Airports Company is monitoring Jet A-1 fuel supply constraints at Hosea Kutako. Education & Social Issues: Teenage pregnancy data shows 66% of cases from rural areas, with reintegration harder for rural mothers. Business & Finance: SHP Accounting Services earns ACCA approved-employer status; Standard Bank and UnionPay expand e-commerce acceptance across nine African markets.