Pride & Queer Culture: Lize Ehlers flew Namibia’s flag at Toronto Pride, performing and marching as an ally ambassador, while Drag Night Namibia’s Rodelio Lewis joined in drag for Pride celebrations and a vow-renewal linked to marriage equality. Music & Community: The Namibia Gospel Music Awards are back after seven years, with a more transparent judging process and plans to make the event annual. Transport & Safety: Yango Ride (Namibia) and AA Namibia launched certified driver training in Windhoek, focusing on road safety, passenger protection and gender-sensitive communication. Food Security: Zambezi’s Kalimbeza rice project is still struggling due to a broken processing machine, weak storage and limited market access, despite major spending. Immigration & Safety: A xenophobic attack victim in South Africa criticises Namibia’s repatriation delays, urging citizens without documents to use government-assisted return options. Governance & Education: Namibia’s school placements crisis returns as parents queue for registration, blamed on long-term planning gaps. Namibia–China Lifestyle & Business: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Guangzhou engagements push trade and investment, with tours of EV-maker GAC Aion and a focus on value addition. Youth & Events: Keetmanshoop will host International Youth Day 2026 on 12 August, spotlighting youth, technology and multilateral cooperation. Road Safety Court Update: A court dismissed an urgent bid to remove Windhoek speed humps, saying the applicant failed to show legal violations. Women & Pageantry: Miss World Namibia’s send-off gala in Eenhana raised N$116,000 to support Elly Aron’s Vietnam campaign.