President Nangolo Mbumba commended young Namibians for their significant role in the country's green hydrogen revolution during the inauguration of the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility in the Erongo region. The facility aims to integrate solar, hydrogen, wind, and ammonia production, positioning Namibia as a key player in the global green energy sector. The project, set to be completed in phases, will also support agriculture and tourism, contributing to Namibia's transition to renewable energy. Mbumba emphasized the importance of youth innovation and national unity, urging continued progress and investment in sustainable development.

The bail hearing for seven suspects accused of murdering university student Matheus Sheehama is set to begin next Tuesday. The suspects, including Sheehama's girlfriend, her brother, and her ex-boyfriend, face escalated charges after Sheehama's remains were found. The Walvis Bay community, along with Sheehama's family, is calling for justice and urging the court to deny bail. DNA results and phone records are pending, which are crucial for the investigation.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Namibia is urging the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) to pursue the estate of its former executive, Eckhardt Mueller, to recover over N$1 million in misappropriated funds. Mueller, who was killed in 2019, was implicated in financial irregularities involving donor funds intended for student support and campus infrastructure. The ACC has presented evidence of misappropriations totaling over N$3 million, including significant donations from BTrading GmbH and De Beers. The ACC recommends a civil claim against Mueller's estate and his son's legal firm, which handled NIMT's legal matters without competitive tendering. The ACC also advises transferring specific properties to NIMT to safeguard its facilities and support future operations. The investigation into Mueller's misconduct was halted by his death, but the ACC remains focused on restoring NIMT's financial stability.

President Nangolo Mbumba urged voters to support Swapo's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, emphasizing the party's long-standing leadership and governance. He highlighted Swapo's commitment to peace, stability, and development, and praised Nandi-Ndaitwah's leadership and vision. Mbumba stressed the importance of unity within the party and the need to add value to Namibia's natural resources to create jobs and wealth. He endorsed Nandi-Ndaitwah as the right candidate to lead Namibia.

A security guard was reportedly fatally shot during an armed robbery at the Platz Am Meer Mall in Swakopmund. The incident was confirmed by Erongo police chief inspector Ileni Shapumba, who stated that the police are currently addressing the situation.

Lionel Tjakuva transitioned from a mineworker to a full-time farmer, specializing in Meatmasters sheep and Boer goats in Namibia's Otjozondjupa region. Emphasizing farming as a lifestyle and a profitable venture, Tjakuva encourages young farmers to persevere despite challenges like theft, wild animals, and drought. He highlights the importance of proper animal care and sees farming as the backbone of prosperity and the future of the economy.

The Namibian fisheries ministry is concerned about the unsustainable harvest of horse mackerel, a key fish stock. Scientist Graca D’Almeida noted a decrease in fish size, indicating overfishing. Fisheries minister Derek Klazen compared the situation to the pilchard species, which faced a government-imposed ban for stock recovery. An experimental initiative is underway, allowing fishing in a restricted zone to collect data on fish migration patterns, as requested by the Wet Landed Horse Mackerel Association.

The Walvis Bay Corridor Group organized a Wellness Day outside Swakopmund to support truckers' health, offering services like cholesterol, diabetes, glucose level, and HIV testing, as well as prostate cancer screening. Maria Paulus, the marketing manager at WBCG, emphasized the importance of truckers' health and road safety. The event also included a tribute to truckers for their role in society, as expressed by the personal assistant to Erongo governor Neville Andre.