Fuel & Energy: Namibia’s Competition Commission approved CNNC’s minority stake purchase in Bannerman Energy (Etango uranium), but added public-interest conditions around jobs, skills and SME participation; it also cleared other mining-related deals with conditions. Municipal Finance: The Roads Authority and Urban/Rural Development debate is heating up as municipalities push back on debt, with calls for accountability beyond “disconnection threats.” Governance & Compliance: The NYS board issue is back in focus after the National Youth Service operated with only four board members for over a year, below the statutory minimum. Health & Retail: Dis-Chem reported 9.3% revenue growth to N$42.8bn, though earnings fell on investment spending and prior-year gains. Digital Assets: Africa Bitcoin Corporation added 0.5085 BTC to lift holdings to 5.5331 BTC, citing a long-term “HODL” treasury approach. Trade & Integration: Swakopmund is positioning itself as a key AfCFTA trade hub, with cities highlighted as logistics and industrialisation engines. Local Business & Jobs: A Swakopmund woodworking project using pallet timber is creating skills and income for youth. Transport & Infrastructure: An EV charging station pilot was installed at the Ministry of Works and Transport in Windhoek to guide a possible national network. Social & Community: Swakopmund unveiled a new welcome sign to boost tourism and local business, while separate suicide incidents in the town have shocked residents.