Etosha Update: Namibia’s environment minister says a 2025 Etosha wildfire destroyed 37% of vegetation and killed 12 animals, but new spring grass has already returned and tourism infrastructure was not damaged. Tourism Policy: Stakeholders have been feeding into Namibia’s revised sustainable tourism policy, with transport and safety/security now set to be built into the final draft. Windhoek Governance: Three Windhoek councillors have apologised and withdrawn travel-related claims against CEO Moses Matyayi after admitting they were not properly verified. Healthcare Access: Windhoek Central Hospital has inaugurated Namibia’s first state-owned MRI machine, aiming to cut the need for patients to travel or rely on costly private scans. Rural & Skills Infrastructure: Kavango West Governor wants the Nkurenkuru Vocational Training Centre inauguration postponed until key construction work (including hostels) is finished. Local Trade & Tourism Economy: Angolan vendors in Rundu are calling for a designated market to reduce informal trading and congestion. Safari Footprint: New analysis highlights why safari travel can be carbon-intensive, pointing to lodge energy use and vehicle fuel as major drivers. Namibia-China Culture: A China-Namibia cultural temple fair in Windhoek showcased games, opera performances and martial arts. Birding in Walvis Bay: The annual Walvis Bay Wetland Winter Bird Count logged just over 87,000 birds, with flamingos making up about 51,000. Travel Safety Note: Isuzu has recalled 2,586 D-Max bakkies across nine countries (including Namibia) over a possible brake pedal fault.