US-HIV Funding Shift: The United States will phase down financial assistance for Namibia’s HIV response over the next year, moving toward technical cooperation as Namibia hits strong 96-98-98 testing, treatment and viral suppression targets. Youth Jobs Push: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged corporate Namibia to expand internships and apprenticeships and provide start-up equipment to tackle youth unemployment, as government plans to repurpose industrial parks into entrepreneurial centres. Embedded Solar Made Easier: The Electricity Control Board launched an online platform to speed up and standardise applications for rooftop solar and other embedded generation, replacing paper processes. Tourism Competition Reassurance: The NaCC says its probe into alleged exclusive arrangements between conservancies and tourism operators won’t disrupt tourism operations. Sports—Crucial Cricket: Namibia face South Africa in a must-win sixth T20I to reach the tri-series final. CAF Club Football: Unam and Kabuscorp clash in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, with Unam expecting a tough, physical tie. Business—Savanna Beef: Savanna Beef revised cattle weight categories for third-quarter pricing, effective 1 October with retrospective application from 1 September. Health & Policy: Namibia’s Mental Health Bill has cleared the House of Review, with calls for real equity in access beyond the law.