Namibia will begin rolling out its electronic identity documents (e-ID) in September 2026 as part of efforts to modernise the country's identity management systems and strengthen digital public service delivery.

The family and friends of former employee of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), Ananias Elago, who died on Sunday, remember him as a humble man whose life and words touched many people.

Elago died at the age of 74 after battling cancer. 

Neo Paints, in collaboration with Future Media, has donated paint to the ||HapoWall campaign as part of the Making Dreams Colourful initiative.

The initiative aims to create brighter learning spaces and inspire learners by producing murals that encourage them to pursue their dreams.

SADC leaders have called for greater regional cooperation to address conflict, terrorism and other emerging security threats facing Southern Africa.

The Father Tjijombo St. John's Faith Mission in Windhoek organised a candlelight remembrance in honour of the life of the late Archbishop Petrus Tjijombo.

Archbishop Tjijombo died in 2023 on 16 July, and the candlelight ceremony formed part of activities to commemorate his life and legacy.

Young people are encouraged to build the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly digital and changing world as the global community marks World Youth Skills Day 2026.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) hosted a public lecture highlighting how artificial intelligence and historical aerial photographs could improve climate change research and environmental monitoring.

Namibia has called on the international community to do more to protect and support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. 

Namibia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) has called for stronger international support to improve access to affordable HIV medicines and ensure sustainable funding for HIV programmes around the world.

The City of Windhoek conducted site visits to ongoing electrification projects across the capital to assess progress on the rollout of the electricity infrastructure that will benefit over 1,200 households. 

The project, which is 80% completed, is expected to be finalised in September.