Court & Health Rights: Windhoek High Court dismissed the government’s late-defence plea in a N$13m medical negligence case after a needle fragment was allegedly left inside a patient following surgery at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in 2016, allowing the claim to proceed. HIV & Maternal Care: A multi-country study links mothers’ ART use and viral suppression to higher chances that children start ART and achieve viral suppression, pointing to maternal engagement as a key pathway. Malaria Update: Namibia reported 122,000+ confirmed malaria cases and 122 deaths since the start of 2026, with an indoor residual spraying campaign launched as officials say mosquito control has lagged. Drought as Development Risk: Namibia’s environment minister urged that drought be treated as a development and resilience priority, not just an emergency response, warning of knock-on effects for health and livelihoods. Water, Sanitation & Children: UNICEF highlighted big urban-rural gaps in water and sanitation access during the Junior National Council, while MPs pushed for WASH to be treated as a children’s rights issue tied to learning and health. Digital Trust for Services: CRAN launched DigiNam: Trust is Now Digital, positioning it as a national trust anchor for secure digital identities and online transactions. Cancer Support: Bank Windhoek’s Cancer Apple Project raised a record N$4m for the Cancer Association of Namibia, boosting screening and patient support. Public Health Warnings: Scientists warned of rabies among seals along the Benguela Current, urging people not to touch sick or dead animals. City Safety Fees: Windhoek will require large properties to connect fire alarms to a central receiver system, charging N$9,000 per year. Sanitation Outreach: Flushh brought its sanitation education drive to Ndama settlement in Rundu, focusing on hygiene and changing attitudes around open defecation. Migration & Health Access: Amnesty International reported that drought-displaced Angolans in Namibia can face detention, denied healthcare, and deportation due to lack of legal status routes. Sports & Wellness: The Nedbank Citi Dash returns with 2,000+ runners and a health-and-wellness focus, reinforcing active living in the community.