Pension Access Crisis: Over 15,000 Namibian pensioners have had old-age grants suspended after missing a mandatory verification step, leaving many turned away at payout points and struggling to buy essentials. Health Services Expansion: A new dialysis unit at Walvis Bay District Hospital will serve 54 state patients in Erongo, reducing long travel to private facilities as chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure remain major challenges. Road Safety & Public Health: Roads Authority speed humps are being installed on Windhoek’s B1 Western Bypass near Katutura State Hospital and on the A1 south of the city to cut pedestrian fatalities and slow traffic. Maternal & Child Protection: Namibia’s Child Care and Protection Act is being discussed in the context of “safe abandonment” for newborns, with concerns raised about whether facilities and social support are ready in practice. Community Eye Care: A mobile eyewear programme in Kunene provided corrective glasses to nearly 500 residents and conservancy members, improving daily functioning in remote areas. Food & Cost Pressure: Tiger Brands warns some food prices may rise as fuel, logistics and input costs squeeze manufacturers. Citizenship Misinformation: MHAISS urges the public to rely on official sources, warning against false claims about citizenship and national document issuance.