Education & Community: Former learners of Festus Gonteb Primary School in Swakopmund are pushing ahead with plans for a N$50 million school hall (capacity 1,000) to unlock better learning and community activities in Mondesa. Refugees & Jobs: A self-taught carpenter from the DRC, Onesmus Mamwanga, is building a Katutura furniture business employing seven people, showing how refugee talent can create local livelihoods. Disability Support: Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched digital medical assessment guidelines to speed up and standardise how persons with disabilities are assessed for social protection. GBV Focus: Namibia recorded 6,263 GBV-related cases in 2023/24, with reports noting regional patterns and the need for urgent action. Youth & School Retention: Junior National Council MPs urged schools to set up early warning systems to prevent dropouts, tackle bullying and strengthen mental health support for children. Film & Culture: Showmax’s exit has left Namibian filmmakers scrambling for stronger distribution channels to get local stories in front of audiences. Sustainable Development: The 5th Sustainable Development Awards Gala highlighted youth-led solutions and cross-sector responsibility for a resilient Namibia. Local Music: Kangweson won double at the Ngoma Awards, taking Best Album and Best Traditional Song. Community Care: Psalms 23 Soup Kitchen in Naoaspoort is feeding vulnerable residents every Saturday, with hopes to expand to more days.