Women Farmers & Food Security: The Rural Women’s Assembly of Southern Africa urged governments to put women smallholder farmers at the centre of food and climate policy, saying rural women already hold the answers to build resilient food systems. Boy Child Education Push: Namibia’s First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah launched a community engagement in Zambezi to tackle boys falling behind in school, citing gender gaps in graduations and rising dropout figures. Local Music on NBC: NASCAM called on NBC to boost local music airplay and protect artists’ royalties, warning that creators can’t sustain their work if broadcasters don’t pay fairly. Archives Under Pressure: Namibia’s archives and records management sector faces storage, training and systems problems that could endanger the country’s history and institutional memory. Parliament Oversight Coordination: National Council chair Lukas Muha urged standing committees to plan better and avoid duplication, with recommendations tracked through a proposed “dashboard system.” Mental Health in Everyday Life: Psychologist Ceaseria Mutau and activist Fillemon Amoolongo warned that stigma and unequal access are driving many people to suffer in silence. Student Funding Relief: Government advanced an extra N$247m to NSFAF to speed up student allowance payments under the Stef model. Sports & Youth Abroad: Athletic Club Football Academy sent teams to Spain for Mad Cup 2026, while Namibia U-17 goalkeeper Milco Solunga secured a US school placement in August. Culture & Lifestyle Events: Windhoek hosted a Bank Windhoek Coffee Extravaganza, and NamFitness Expo and Conference is set for 3–4 July. World Cup Referee Blocked: Somali referee Omar Artan was denied US entry, dashing hopes of becoming the first Somali to officiate at the FIFA World Cup.