LGBTQ+ rights & public debate: A new IPPR report says Namibia remains among Africa’s more tolerant societies, even as parliament moves to define marriage strictly as between a man and a woman. Youth & governance: The National Youth Council’s elective congress in Swakopmund turned violent, leaving nine injured and forcing the electoral committee to resign, with critics questioning how public money was spent. Skills & jobs: NAMRA and the National Youth Service sign an MoU to build a disciplined, skilled youth pipeline for sectors like oil and gas, trade facilitation and border security. Education & standards: Namibia Qualifications Authority warns ministries not to evaluate qualifications on its behalf as the national qualifications standards policy rolls out. Community media: The Ministry of Information launches a 2026–2030 Community Media Policy to strengthen local voices, languages and democratic participation. Health & healing: The B.A.B.Y Book and Wellness Centre opens, tackling sexual abuse and trauma recovery through survivor-focused support. Public services under pressure: Windhoek’s Epandulo informal settlement residents say 33 years of sanitation neglect is harming children’s health. Tourism service push: Customer care training targets police, immigration and NAMRA officials to improve first impressions for visitors. Disaster response: All 96 Fish River Canyon hikers trapped by flooding are evacuated safely.