Direct Air Link for Tourists: Edelweiss has launched the first non-stop commercial Zurich–Windhoek route, landing at Hosea Kutako with 285 passengers and starting twice-weekly services (Mondays and Fridays), with a third flight from 15 July—another boost for Namibia’s tourism and European access. Local Transport Update: Windhoek municipal buses have gone cashless, requiring passengers to use a smartcard (with mobile top-ups available) or risk being turned away without proof of payment. Safety for Remote Stays: Erongo police have intensified patrols and urged lodge and campsite operators—especially in remote areas—to report security gaps quickly and keep close communication with police. Travel Advisory: Namibia has urged citizens in South Africa to stay vigilant amid xenophobic attacks and to contact Namibia’s High Commission in Pretoria or Consulate-General in Cape Town if needed. Family Travel Relief: Project Never Walk Alone’s Ama2000 campaign aims to raise N$4 million to donate 10,000 pairs of shoes to vulnerable children across Oshana, Omusati, Otjozondjupa and ǁKharas. Border/Travel Paperwork Watch: The US is reportedly reshaping visa processing across Africa, with Namibia potentially affected as services shift to regional hubs like South Africa’s consulates. Crash Repatriation: Police confirm identification of Desert Air crash victims and say bodies will be repatriated to Germany as investigations continue.