South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission: Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah co-chaired the 4th BNC in Pretoria, pushing deeper economic cooperation, energy security and infrastructure links, with both sides pointing to shared history and practical trade outcomes. Immigration & travel access: South Africa’s 2026 visa-free list excludes Sierra Leone, while Spain adds Namibia (and seven other African countries) to visa-free short stays from 2026—good news for tourism and business travel, with standard border checks still required. Child welfare in Walvis Bay: Jonah Home is calling on the community to help sustain its care for vulnerable children, highlighting how quickly demand can rise when social workers ask for “one more child.” Education support & skills: Langer Heinrich donated N$1m+ in maths and science textbooks to Erongo schools; Namibia also sent 17 young people to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, alongside a maths teacher programme reaching about 40,000 learners. Road safety push: Parliament’s transport committee is urging a safer transport system approach to curb rising road accidents, moving beyond blaming drivers alone. Social workers under strain: Namibia’s welfare ministry says social workers face burnout from heavy, traumatic caseloads and is expanding wellbeing support. Sports remembrance: Kavango East mourns Christine Simasiku Kavola, remembered for years of mentorship in school sport and netball. Health & justice: Health officials launched an investigation after a boy’s arm was amputated following treatment at Otjiwarongo State Hospital, while a High Court case continues over alleged assault in custody involving former tour guide Melvin //Areseb.