The African Seismological Commission held their General Assembly for the first time in Namibia; the 4th event of its kind, brought together seismologists from all over Africa to discuss, collaborate and improve regional seismic monitoring

Civil society and some members of parliament have called for the National Assembly to extend its sitting hours to properly discuss and pass laws; Currently, the National Assembly sessions run from 14h30 until 17h45

Table grape growers say new phytosanitary agreement with China opens export opportunities, but the strict import requirements could delay shipments: some regulations may delay the arrival of grapes to Europe while China market may not be open this season

A computerised learner driving licence test system and an online booking and payment platform have been launched at the Okahandja Namibia Traffic Information System centre, a shift into modernising driver testing services in Namibia

Procurement process for a contractor to redevelop Independence Stadium in Windhoek is expected to be launched within the second quarter of financial year 2026, 13 months after announced plans to fit five stadiums across the country to CAF CatIII standards