Digital Connectivity: Telecom Namibia signed strategic digital connectivity deals with Angola partners at ANGOTIC 2026, including plans to use Angosat-2 for VSAT in remote areas and a second pilot for commercial satellite products. Prepaid Meter Push: Activists are urging government to fix collapsing water and sewer networks before rolling out prepaid meters, citing municipal revenue losses and ageing bulk infrastructure. Governance & Corruption: The ACC is probing Keetmanshoop Municipality over a reported N$3.4m service level agreement for prepaid electricity meters, after alleged non-compliance with procurement rules. Housing Affordability Debate: Economists say the real driver of long home-loan repayment periods is high house prices and costly land and transfer charges, not just bank practices. Energy & Oil: QatarEnergy announced a new oil discovery in Namibia’s PEL 0039 Block, strengthening confidence in the Orange Basin. Critical Minerals & Investment: South African billionaire Rob Hersov warns the region risks losing the critical minerals boom unless mining investment barriers are addressed. Fintech & Digital Economy: A feature argues Namibia’s fintech push is about practical digital finance to connect people and SMEs across long distances and reduce cash dependence. Crime & Fraud: Police reported housebreaking in Henties Bay and separate fraud cases in Windhoek and Kavango West totalling nearly N$397,000. Agriculture: Namibia’s first commercially grown bananas have hit supermarket shelves, aiming to cut fruit import dependence.