Offshore Oil Boost: QatarEnergy reports another successful offshore well in Namibia’s Orange Basin (PEL 39), the eighth success there, strengthening the case for Namibia’s growing oil sector. Fuel Pressure on Mining: High fuel prices since March are squeezing Namibia’s mining costs, with the Chamber of Mines pointing to transport inflation and noting some mines are switching to electricity where feasible. Green Hydrogen Push: //Kharas governor Gaob Gertze urges communities to shape green hydrogen projects like Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, focusing on local participation, jobs, safeguards and infrastructure. Digital Cooperation: Namibia and Angola are deepening digital ties at ANGOTIC 2026, with telecoms exploring partnerships and shared undersea-cable redundancy. Agribank x Germany Deal: Agribank signs a cooperation agreement with Germany’s DSIK to expand financial inclusion, SME support, training and agri-business financing in Southern Africa. Procurement Integrity Watch: A minister warns public entities are bypassing Namibia’s procurement price benchmarks via vague exemptions, threatening transparency and value for money. Housing Finance Debate: A fresh argument on home-loan terms highlights the tension between affordability and loan structures as Namibia faces a housing emergency. Education Ranking: Namibia places 4th in Africa for participation in lifelong learning, based on ILO indicators. Oil Deal Scrutiny: Government’s Vitol strategic fuel supplier decision is drawing renewed attention amid claims of a wider fuel network. Water Governance: Namibia appoints a new NamWater board and reiterates its commitment to global water governance and investment.