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Digital Public Services: Namibia is set to roll out electronic identity (E-ID) cards in September 2026, with smart-chip biometric and biographical data to enable secure digital verification and faster access to government and private services. Health Tech: A new international TB project, AddiCAD, will test AI-assisted chest X-ray analysis combined with a finger-prick blood test to speed up diagnosis and reduce reliance on sputum samples. Healthcare Infrastructure: Rehoboth’s St. Mary’s Hospital has inaugurated a N$3.93m Radiology and Laboratory Unit, adding digital radiography and expanding lab capacity to process up to 78,000 specimens annually. Public Sector Innovation: Africa Public Service Day in Swakopmund put AI and digital transformation at the centre of improving efficiency, transparency, and citizen access to services. Transport & Connectivity: Namibia Airports Company has installed a N$1.3m Flight Information Display System at Walvis Bay International Airport to deliver real-time flight updates and improve passenger experience. Space Policy (Local Input): //Kharas residents questioned how Namibia’s Draft Space and Science and Technology Bill will create training, research, and community benefits. Governance & Integrity: Cabinet approved a Namibia–Congo ICT MoU and backed steps to boost Namibian representation at the SADC Secretariat. Energy & Industry: Bannerman Energy says Etango uranium construction is advancing fast, with major earthworks progress and continued local contractor involvement. Local Tech Scrutiny: Yango Namibia faced renewed public scrutiny over alleged “phantom” trips and driver verification concerns, after questions from the Windhoek Observer.

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