Sewer crisis in Windhoek: Residents report recurring overflowing drains and sewage smells, raising public health fears as the City cites overloaded lines, informal-settlement pressures, poor materials, and vandalised infrastructure. Pilchard herpesvirus shock to Namibia’s coast: Namibia’s forestry, fisheries and environment department confirms pilchard herpesvirus linked to sardine deaths, with sightings spanning about 2,600km from Namibia’s Henties Bay to South Africa’s Wild Coast—scientists are still weighing environmental factors and the outbreak’s reach. Etosha wildfire response: Namibia is deploying extra personnel and equipment to fight fires sparked by lightning in Etosha, with authorities saying blazes are under control and no wildlife deaths reported so far. Child diarrhoea deaths in Zambezi: Health officials report diarrhoea cases rising sharply and another toddler dying, pointing to poor sanitation, unsafe water storage, sewage and low rotavirus vaccination coverage. Fisheries governance pressure: A National Fisheries Indaba push focuses on capturing more value for Namibians, tackling quota pressures, illegal trawling and governance failures. Green finance and energy transition debate: Government and industry argue Namibia must rethink green finance so it delivers real development outcomes while balancing green hydrogen plans with emerging petroleum realities. Green hydrogen skills gap: The African Green Industries Summit highlights a shortage of skilled workers and calls for training pathways to meet ambitious job targets. Wildlife recovery after 2025 Etosha blaze: The environment minister says 37% vegetation was lost in a past wildfire, but spring regrowth supported grazing and tourism infrastructure was not damaged. Youth-led sustainability push: A Windhoek youth conference urges fundable, impact-driven sustainable projects, not just good ideas. Mining application window: Government says mining and exploration licensing backlogs are being managed through limited application windows and coordination on environmental clearance requirements.