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.

State-owned diamond marketing and sales company NAMDIA has announced its new client list for the 2026/27 to 2028 sales period.

A new era has begun for Miss Namibia. The organisation has officially transitioned into a new phase of leadership, welcoming Beaulah Boois-Beukes as its new National Director.

Namibia's overall dam storage has declined slightly, with the country's major dams now at 80.9% of total capacity, down from 81.1% recorded last week, according to the latest NamWater weekly dam bulletin.

Namibia has been selected to host the 2028 International Network of Basin Organisations World Basin Summit, a milestone for the country's growing reputation in sustainable water management and climate adaptation.

The Namibian Film Commission's (NFC) regional film roadshow has concluded with the premieres of Mindful Maestros, Connection, and One More Win.

The three-week initiative travelled across five regions to promote film development, support local creatives and showcase authentic Namibian stories.