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Young  musicians from Windhoek’s Waldorf School are set to make history by representing Namibia at the inaugural Marimba World Championships in Cape Town. The team says it is aiming for gold while showcasing Namibian talent on the international stage.

The return of the Namibia Annual  Music Awards (Namas) after a six-year absence has been welcomed as a major step forward for the country’s creative industry. 

Award-winning entertainment journalist! June Shimuoshili says the awards are more than just a celebration of  music, describing them as the heart of Namibia’s creative spirit. She also welcomed the government’s N$10 million commitment towards reviving the awards, saying sustainable funding is essential for their long-term success and for ensuring the entire creative value chain benefits.

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Namibia’s mining sector has strong  legal foundations, but experts say predictable regulation and faster approvals are essential to attract long-term  investment. Patrick Kauta says ESG principles and meaningful community engagement must now be embedded into every mining project from the outset.

The Ministry of  Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says illegal  fencing continues to deny communities access to grazing land and other shared resources. Authorities are urging communal land users to comply with the Communal Land Reform Act as the nationwide  fence removal campaign expands across Namibia

The Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union says blood donation campaigns in the transport industry should remain voluntary while protecting the health and safety of drivers. The union is also pushing for reforms to outdated transport laws, arguing they unfairly penalise drivers for vehicle defects beyond their control.

The Capricorn Eagles women’s cricket team has returned from Uganda with plenty to celebrate despite losing the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series final by 17 runs to the hosts. Namibia won six of their seven matches, with Sune Wittmann finishing as the tournament’s leading batter, while Mekelanye Mwatile claimed both the player of the tournament and bowler of the series awards. Head coach Gerhard Lotter says the Eagles made significant progress throughout the tournament, particularly in strengthening their batting depth and giving younger players valuable exposure. He says the team will use the lessons from the final as motivation going forward.

Legal practitioner and author Sisa Namanje says the late Dr. Hage Geingob's most enduring contribution was helping build Namibia's constitutional democracy, founded on the principles of justice, the rule of law and strong institutions. He urged leaders and citizens alike to uphold constitutional processes, protect democratic institutions and ensure the Constitution continues to respond to the country's evolving social and economic challenges.

Former President Nangolo Mbumba paid tribute to the late Dr. Hage Geingob, describing him as a principled, hardworking leader whose commitment to unity, democracy and institution-building helped shape modern Namibia. He urged young leaders to embrace integrity, discipline and national service as enduring lessons from Geingob's legacy.

On what would have been the late Dr. Hage Geingob's 81st birthday, former First Lady Monica Geingos reflected on his enduring commitment to participatory democracy, national unity, and institution-building. She said the newly established Dr. Hage Geingob Presidential Centre and its inaugural Town Hall Conversations aim to preserve his ideas and continue fostering meaningful national dialogue.

As Gobabis prepares to host the Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia finals, National Director Beula Boys-Piekers says this year's pageants are focused on empowering young women, raising production standards, and creating lasting opportunities while encouraging Namibians to support the contestants.