Tourism Demand Shift: Botswana authorities say more Batswana are choosing Namibia over local trips, with Namibia’s tourism ministry probing what’s driving the preference after 2024 figures showed 123,276 Botswanans visited Namibia. Genocide Diplomacy: Germany’s ambassador to Namibia, Thorsten Hutter, says the Namibia-Germany Genocide Joint Declaration is hoped to be finalised by year-end, with apology and remembrance central to community expectations. Road Safety Backlash (Windhoek): Namibia’s Roads Authority says it spent about N$704,000 on speed humps and related works on the B1 Western Bypass and A1, rejecting claims of a N$12 million cost, as debate grows over whether the measure is a smart fix for pedestrian safety. KAZA Tourism Boost: KAZA TFCA ministers in Victoria Falls praised Zimbabwe’s First Lady for enabling 10,000 women to visit Victoria Falls, spotlighting the region’s conservation-and-tourism push. Connectivity for Tourism & Remote Areas: Telecom Namibia will test Angola’s Angosat-2 satellite under a pilot trial, aiming to improve service reach for lodges, tourism businesses, schools, farms and rural communities. Regional Trade Meetings: Cape Town will host major SACU meetings at CTICC2 from 18–26 June, with Namibia among expected partner-state delegations. Sports Tourism Pipeline: Plans for the 2027 men’s ODI World Cup are provisionally set for Oct 4–Nov 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Victoria Falls included as a venue. SME Grants for Tourism: Namibia’s new SME fund offers grants of N$50,000–N$100,000, prioritising sectors including tourism, with business support and mentorship for growth.