Women Farmers & Climate Policy: Southern Africa’s Rural Women’s Assembly urged governments to put women smallholder farmers at the centre of food and climate policy, saying rural women already hold practical answers for resilient food systems amid hunger, climate shocks and rising prices. Namibia Marine Protection Gap: Namibia’s marine conservation stands at just 1.69% of territory, far behind the 30% “30 by 30” goal, with the ministry pointing to the need for faster action in ecologically sensitive areas. High Seas Treaty Stance: Namibia says it will only join the UN High Seas Treaty once it has the capacity to implement and benefit from protections beyond national waters, citing current gaps and ongoing stakeholder work. Blue Economy Push: AGL Energies Namibia and Kelp Blue signed a cooperation framework to build low-carbon ocean logistics and value chains, with priority areas including Lüderitz and plans for joint research. Fisheries Under Pressure: Hodago Fishing’s freezer trawler Venus 1 is headed to auction over unpaid debts and wage disputes, raising questions about sustainability in politically linked fishing operations. Road Safety Debate: IPC MP Nelson Kalangula criticised speed humps on Windhoek’s B1 Western Bypass as reactive and harmful to a major transit corridor, after collisions were reported. Oil & Gas Testing: ReconAfrica began production testing at the Kavango West 1X discovery well, a key step toward assessing commercial hydrocarbons in Namibia’s Damara Fold Belt. Aquaculture Investment: Omankete Investments put N$40 million into the African Aquaculture Company’s offshore salmon farming project, backing local ownership and jobs as the sector scales up.