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After a seven-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic and financial challenges, the Namibia Gospel Music Awards (NGOMA) are making a comeback. Chairperson Shalongo Shax Muandingi explains how stronger financial planning, a revamped judging process and improved sponsor agreements are aimed at ensuring the awards become a sustainable annual event. He also encourages gospel artists to submit their entries before the 15 July deadline as the industry looks to regain momentum

Communities in Namibia are being empowered to tackle menstrual health challenges through practical skills that promote dignity, affordability and sustainability.

Leanne and Steve Winterton, who have been travelling across Africa teaching communities how to make reusable sanitary pads, say the initiative helps girls stay in school while reducing the cost of menstrual hygiene products.

Women's health advocate and Miss South Africa Top 24 finalist Nongcebo Mngadi is using Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month to encourage more open conversations about the condition. Mgadi says severe menstrual pain and heavy bleeding should never be ignored, warning that many women are diagnosed late after years of suffering in silence.

The Namibia Football Association has confirmed receiving a request from UNAM FC to participate in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup following the club's NFA Cup triumph. NFA General Secretary Mabos Vries says the association has written to the Confederation of African Football for guidance on whether the extended licensing deadline allows UNAM to be considered for Namibia's Confederation Cup slot, with a final decision now resting with

The Khomas Residents and Ratepayers Association has renewed calls for the City of Windhoek to release a forensic audit into its billing system following the suspension of municipal employees accused of manipulating accounts. Association leader Shaun Gariseb argues that faults within the BCX billing system, rather than employee misconduct, may be behind long-standing complaints of inflated and irregular municipal accounts affecting residents.

International relations analyst Marius Kudumo says President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China presents an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties while advancing Namibia's development goals. Kudumo says Namibia must focus on value addition, technology transfer and investments that directly improve the lives of its citizens, rather than relying on the export of raw materials.

The Fuel and Franchise Association of Namibia (FAFA) says the decision by Modestus Amutse to allow Nasan Energy to source fuel from VTL and other suppliers should improve fuel availability and reduce delivery challenges for dealers. FAFA chairperson Michael Ludeke says the move could also contribute to more stable fuel prices in the coming months if global oil market conditions remain favourable.

Social and political activist Michael Amushelelo has criticised the proposed merger between Cheetah Cement and Ohorongo Cement, arguing it could create a monopoly, drive up cement prices, and place a strategic industry under greater foreign control. He says the decision to overturn the initial ruling blocking the merger should be challenged in court, despite government insisting the deal will protect jobs and be subject to strict conditions.

The SPCA has welcomed the City of Windhoek's proposed dog control regulations, saying mandatory dog registration, licensing, and sterilisation incentives could help reduce the growing number of stray animals. However, the organisation says it was not consulted during the drafting process and is calling for collaboration with the city to ensure the regulations are implemented in a way that protects animal welfare.

Asnath Zamuee, Secretary-General of the Namibian Financial Institutions Union (NAFINU), says Standard Bank workers are prepared to strike after salary negotiations reached a deadlock. He accused the bank of failing to fairly reward employees despite recording strong profits.