Travel Safety & Planning: Namibia’s Santam is urging travellers to consider trip cancellation insurance to protect prepaid, non-refundable costs if illness, family emergencies or severe weather derail holidays. Judicial Access: The Omuthiya Periodical Court will open on Monday, 8 June 2026, bringing services closer to Oshikoto residents after a refurbished temporary courthouse is set up. Nature-Based Climate Action: World Environment Day coverage highlights how protecting forests, rivers, oceans and wetlands can help fight climate change, from carbon storage to greener, climate-smart cities. Wildlife Conservation: Tsau //Khaeb National Park reports a stable brown hyena population (about 200–300) supported by low disturbance and open coastal wildlife corridors—warning that fences and busy roads could disrupt movements. Windhoek Roadworks: Roads Authority speed humps are being installed on the B1 Western Bypass and parts of the A1 south of Windhoek to cut pedestrian fatalities, with lane closures and delays expected. Swakopmund Tourism Boost: Swakopmund unveiled upgraded mole facilities and a new “Welcome to Swakopmund” sign, with more welcome signs planned for key entrances. Coastal Security Alert: Erongo police say they’ve intensified patrols and are asking lodge and campsite operators to work closely with police to close security gaps. Health Watch: Namibia has confirmed an mpox outbreak in Swakopmund, with isolation and contact tracing underway. Tourism Partnerships: Zimbabwe and Zambia are calling themselves “co-opetitors,” pushing joint destination marketing around Victoria Falls. Air Connectivity: Edelweiss is rolling out direct Zurich–Windhoek flights, building on its earlier inaugural service.