Labour Action: Furnmart employees will start a salary increment and housing allowance strike nationwide on Monday after failed talks, with 467 workers voting in favour. Petroleum Policy: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare defended the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, arguing it protects Namibia’s oil and gas in the national interest as MPs push for worker protections. Road Safety & Education: Erongo Governor /Goagoses flagged a low education pass rate and rising road fatalities, while Namibia Breweries launched a N$200,000 drink-driving assessment and enforcement drive with checkpoints and breathalyser tests. Tax Justice: Government tabled legislation to establish an independent Tax Court within the High Court system, replacing the Special Tax Court and reshaping tax dispute handling. Local Governance: Namibia’s High Court ordered the immediate reinstatement of two Keetmanshoop management committee members after a no-confidence vote. Child Welfare: Reports highlight ongoing child marriage and hunger in Omaheke, despite Namibia’s wealth. Reparations Diplomacy: Namibia’s leaders are in Ghana for the Next Steps conference on reparatory justice, with new global panels announced. Mining & Exploration: Serval Resources says it has secured funding for multi-country exploration and targets first drilling in Namibia in Q4 2026.