Mental Health Law: Namibia’s Mental Health Bill cleared the National Council’s final hurdle and now goes to the president for consideration, bringing updated rules for mental healthcare. Road Safety: A National Council committee says Namibia’s road-crash crisis is driven by system failures—short traffic officers, weak enforcement, dangerous roads and delayed emergency response—pushing for a national strategy with targets and accountability. HIV Funding: Namibia and the US are racing to finalise talks on future HIV funding, with a dispute over whether data-sharing would include personally identifiable information. Phosphate Mining Watch: IPC warns Namibia against repeating phosphate mining mistakes, citing environmental and social damage seen in other countries and calling for independent oversight. Public Health Alert: South Africa’s sardine die-off is spreading, with authorities investigating a possible pilchard herpesvirus link and arranging PHV testing samples, while Namibia also prepares for testing. Community Wellbeing: In Rundu, M-Gee is using music and counselling-led segments to reduce stigma around mental health, while a local chef story highlights youth pathways through culinary training. Research Capacity: Namibia’s NCRST faces funding and staffing constraints, with calls for a sustainable research and development levy and incentives for private R&D. Safety & Emergencies: Police report multiple fatal crashes and attempted murder cases, alongside arrests for drunk driving and reckless driving.