FATF Milestone: Namibia has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list after fixing anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing gaps, a move expected to ease international scrutiny and boost investor confidence. Local Elections Focus: In Platfontein, voters are using the registration weekend to push for real representation in the 2026 local government elections, highlighting deep poverty and unemployment. Energy Skills Push: Namibia’s green hydrogen plans face a serious TVET bottleneck, with a shortage of specialised artisans and technicians if projects move into phase 2. Monetary Policy: The Bank of Namibia lifted the repo rate to 6.75% to protect the Namibia dollar peg, warning external shocks could derail NDP 6 goals. Housing & Finance Pressure: A housing affordability debate argues Namibia’s lending rules treat homes like depreciating luxuries, while another report details a Katutura family losing N$200,000 in a house deal scam. Youth & Sports: The National Youth Council holds its general assembly to restore governance and elect new leadership, while a Real Madrid Foundation football clinic kicks off in Oshakati. Regional Deals: President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Tanzania’s Samia Hassan signed agreements on trade, mining, agriculture and MSMEs during a state visit.