President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says education, skills training, and human capital remain central to Namibia's development agenda.

Namibia will promote its interests in energy transition and innovation-led growth at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, from 11–12 May 2026.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi will represent Namibia, engaging in discussions on innovation, food security, and renewable energy.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the United Nations are deepening their partnership with a focus on youth engagement, accurate storytelling, and development communication.

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade is closely monitoring ongoing anti-illegal migration demonstrations in South Africa. Executive Director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati confirmed that no Namibian nationals have so far been affected by the unrest.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to press freedom, describing it as essential to democracy, human rights and national stability.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has recorded a surge in student enrolment following the introduction of subsidised tertiary education.

This, UNAM Vice Chancellor Keneth Matengu said, has provided opportunities to many aspiring graduates.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for alignment between education and the country's evolving economic priorities, stressing that targeted skills development is critical to unlocking opportunities in emerging sectors.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated Namibia’s firm solidarity with the people of Western Sahara during a meeting with Aubi Bouchraya, Special Envoy and Advisor to the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between Namibia and Zimbabwe’s judicial institutions during a courtesy visit by Zimbabwe’s Chief Justice Luke Malaba and his delegation.

The Walvis Bay Municipality has assured the public that it will structure, phase, and support the relocation of residents to Farm 37 with essential services.

This comes in response to criticism surrounding the reported plan.