Gender & Media: Namibia’s National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urged media houses to report fairly on women in leadership, saying coverage often fixates on controversy and personal conduct instead of work and achievements—warning this can erode public confidence and discourage women from public life. Maternal & Child Health: One Economy Foundation donated N$30,000 in maternal and infant care supplies to former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, alongside an outreach that provided sexual and reproductive health services to 350+ people in Ohangwena. Neonatal Care Upgrade: Erongo opened a new N$50m Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Swakopmund District Hospital, adding intensive and high-care beds plus a mothers’ lodge to support bonding and breastfeeding. Kidney Treatment Access: A new dialysis unit at Walvis Bay District Hospital will serve 54 state patients, reducing long-distance travel for chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure care. Road Safety in Windhoek: Windhoek’s B1 Western Bypass speed humps are now in place, with early reports of a collision soon after installation—highlighting ongoing debate over safety and effectiveness. Public Health & Climate: Southern Africa faces a malaria surge linked to shifting climate patterns, with heavier rains and warmer temperatures boosting mosquito breeding and transmission risk. Jobs & Community Services: President Nandi-Ndaitwah hailed the newly opened Goreangab Mall in Katutura as a jobs and services boost, citing 300 construction jobs and nearly 400 permanent roles. Animal Health (FMD Risk): The Livestock Producers Organisation urged strict biosecurity and compliance to protect Namibia’s livestock sector and export markets as foot-and-mouth disease remains a border threat. Baby Protection: Traditional leaders in northern Namibia called for safe baby adoption options at palaces instead of dumping, after recent cases of abandoned infants.