Music & Culture: Sofitel is rolling out a Namibia-friendly taste of French art de vivre with Fête de la Musique celebrations across its properties, including rooftop and late-night party events. Conservation & Outdoors: Natural Selection opened Nkasa Linyanti, an under-canvas camp in Namibia’s Zambezi region, built around an unfenced wildlife corridor and elephant movement across KAZA. Running & Youth Wellness: Nedbank Citi Dash returns on 6 September with a push to break the 5 000 entrant barrier, adding 5km and 10km options and keeping under-18 entry at N$50. Sports for Kids: The Frank Fredericks Foundation is developing a safe sport and playground facility in Outjo with soccer, netball and play equipment for local youth. Child Protection & Rights: Namibia marked the Day of the African Child with renewed calls for universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene, while the MGECW warned that violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation remain major challenges. Digital Identity: Namibia’s e-ID rollout is set for September, with MPs raising security and access concerns. Responsible Gambling: A Windhoek summit is tackling gambling addiction as a public health and mental wellness issue, aiming for a dedicated task force. Windhoek Smart City: The City of Windhoek launched its 2026–2036 Smart City Strategy, drawing mixed reactions over readiness and service delivery. Health Access: A Walvis Bay mother is appealing for help to get her son ongoing psychiatric care, saying specialised treatment is only available in Windhoek. Payments Modernisation: Instant Payments Namibia unveiled WayaMe, the consumer-facing brand for instant payments. Road Safety Debate: The Ministry of Works and Transport says speed humps on Windhoek’s Western Bypass are still being installed, as a court challenge continues. Culture & Family Food: A new recipe collection, “A Food Love Story,” spotlights generational cooking memories and sustainable, home-grown ingredients.