Local Elections & Representation: Platfontein voters are registering and updating details ahead of the 2026 local government polls, using the weekend to demand councilors who truly understand their community’s struggles. Green Hydrogen Skills Gap: Namibia’s green hydrogen push is colliding with a shortage of specialised TVET artisans and technicians, with training capacity not yet matching planned Phase 2 demand. Youth & Governance: The National Youth Council General Assembly in Swakopmund marks a recovery after governance reforms, with new leadership elections shaping the next four years. Green Hydrogen Scholarships: Hardap Governor Riaan McNab highlights youth empowerment through green hydrogen scholarships, backed by German funding and aimed at building a skilled workforce. Road Safety Clash: Windhoek motorists protest newly installed Western Bypass speed humps, while the Works ministry says the humps are meant to protect pedestrians. Education Support: Nakabolelwa Combined School in Zambezi receives N$63,000 in furniture to improve learning after flood disruptions. Sports for Youth: Real Madrid Foundation’s football clinic kicks off in Oshakati, pairing training with life-skills and youth development. Fashion & Culture: MTC Windhoek Fashion Week announces 4–7 November dates and a year-long pop-up and talent search programme. Identity Debate: Home Affairs dismisses claims that Namibia’s e-ID rollout is meant for “microchip tracking,” saying it’s about secure identity and digital transformation. Reparations Talk in Ghana: African and Caribbean leaders adopt a 19-point slavery reparations framework calling for compensation, debt relief and formal apologies.