Plastic & Waste Policy: Namibia’s environment ministry says the lightweight plastics levy has raised nearly N$250 million over five years, funding waste management, recycling, remediation and awareness, plus “green impact” facilities. Debt & Tax Justice: A Walvis Bay roundtable questioned Namibia’s shift toward domestic borrowing, warning it can raise interest costs and squeeze workers already facing a heavy tax burden. Port & Heritage: Namport has re-submitted its Lüderitz Port expansion application after a 2024 rejection, adding specialist studies including underwater archaeology and noise/visual impact assessments. Nuclear Governance: The Atomic Energy Board consulted communities in Kavango West on a draft Nuclear Energy Bill to modernise Namibia’s nuclear and radiation regulation. Biodiversity Under Pressure: The IUCN Red List moved Namibia’s desert rain frog to vulnerable, citing habitat loss from mining and development plus climate threats. Electricity Regulation: Namibia earned continental recognition for net metering and embedded generation rules, positioning it as a model for other African countries. Livestock Biosecurity: Namibia is preparing a veterinary cordon fence with South Africa to curb Foot-and-Mouth Disease risk, with bids invited. Green Hydrogen & Inclusion: A GEF-UNIDO project launch stressed that Namibia’s green hydrogen push must create opportunities for women, youth and local communities. China Partnership: President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s China visit included a clean energy and oil-and-gas clean JV signing, alongside a push for industrialisation and value addition. Wildlife Conflict: Research highlights intensifying elephant–farmer conflict across southern Africa, driven by land use change and climate aridity.