Roads Contractor Company row: Works deputy minister Longinus Iipumbu says RCC tenders have allowed foreign dominance, citing a 2018 deal where he claims about N$2bn of N$4.1bn went to a Chinese partner, and he wants a 70% local value retention rule plus a forensic audit and leadership changes; minister Veikko Nekundi rejects a six-month forensic audit, arguing a 10-year review is unrealistic and that localisation can be handled through procurement law. FATF win: Namibia says it has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force “grey list” after an assessment found it largely addressed 13 money-laundering and terrorism-financing deficiencies. e-ID pushback: Home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu dismisses claims that Namibia’s electronic IDs are “microchip tracking,” saying the cards are secure identity tools to improve security and service delivery. Youth and GBV: Young Namibians are urged to break the cycle of gender-based violence and tackle generational trauma, while President Nandi-Ndaitwah marks the International Day of the African Child by calling on youth to dream big and pursue education. Economy and taxes: NamRA extends the 30 June tax filing deadline to 31 August due to ITAS disruptions, and government tables a bill to create an independent Tax Court to fix constitutional problems in the old system. Energy and water: Namibia highlights its role in global energy supply chains as uranium projects develop, while Namibia Breweries cuts water use to 3.5 litres per litre of beer in 2025 and ramps up water-security investment. Road safety: Police will test drivers for alcohol at checkpoints until January 2027, targeting more than 300 drivers per roadblock as part of a drink-driving crackdown.