Early Childhood Development: Capricorn Foundation pledges at least N$5m over three years to back Namibia’s first outcomes fund for early childhood development, aiming to reach 25,000 children with payments tied to verified improvements in child development, nutrition and centre quality. Health & Family Planning: Namibia’s condom shortage at public facilities has been resolved after months of depleted stock, with the ministry urging clinics to keep supplies accessible to communities. Education & Jobs: NCHE data shows only 65% of Namibia’s graduates are employed, with agriculture graduates hit hardest as nearly half remain jobless. Windhoek Daily Life: A look at Windhoek’s taxi-rank system shows how residents in areas without ranks can pay double fares, squeezing workers and students and pushing some to risky walking. Social Impact Partnerships: Corporate leaders launch CSI Mukopano, Namibia’s first social investment partnership, with an inaugural Windhoek event set for 11 August to coordinate community development efforts. Sports & Youth: TST Marketing donates soccer kits and equipment to Vooruitsig Primary School teams, while Namibia Football Association rolls out the CAF B coaching licence to strengthen local coaching. China Links: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah continues her state visit in Beijing, with China backing cooperation in infrastructure, mining, energy, new energy, tourism, health, education and youth. Food Safety: City of Windhoek destroys about 580 tonnes of unsafe food and shuts down a non-compliant business after inspections and sampling. Road Safety: Stakeholders discuss urgent measures as road crashes and fatalities remain a major concern, with police also calling for reduced traffic fines to help low-income motorists.