FMD Response: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Cabinet has approved a Critical Containment Response Plan as Namibia battles Foot-and-Mouth Disease in //Kharas, with 29,313 animals inspected and 127 positives on 15 farms; surveillance teams, roadblocks, and border-fence repairs aim to prevent prolonged financial distress. Local Governance & Inclusion: Vice President Lucia Witbooi urged Rundu Town Council to fix land ownership documents for a site donated to the Centre for the Visually Impaired, warning that without title deeds, development support stalls. Media & Regional Development: NBC is exploring a partnership with the Zambezi Regional Council to boost public awareness of regional initiatives and advertising opportunities. Digital Policy & Regulation: CRAN is in Geneva at ITU-R WP 5D to shape Namibia’s spectrum and IMT priorities ahead of WRC-27, while Africa’s ICT regulators meet in Nairobi to tackle AI and cyber risks. Transport & Public Costs: Opposition and transport stakeholders back new high-security number plates but warn against shifting upgrade costs onto struggling operators. Social Rights: Namibia’s deaf community is calling for parliament to revive a 2023 motion to recognise Namibian Sign Language and provide interpreters in the National Assembly. Economy & Industry: The Chamber of Mines reports mining output stays subdued in 2026 as gold and zinc production fall, with a possible pickup in 2027 via uranium and gold ramp-ups. Business/Markets: Sanlam’s R505-a-share bid to take full control of Santam would delist the insurer, pending approvals. Science & Youth: Namibia marks World Space Week, with plans for a legal framework to grow a domestic space economy.