President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been selected for TIME's 2026 TIME100, recognizing the world's 100 most influential people for their impact and innovation. 

The race for the next United Nations Secretary-General is officially underway, as several countries have already put forward their nominees.

However, the contest is already raising questions about tradition, regional rotation and gender balance at the world body.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed respect and solemn reflection following the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
 
Jackson is a distinguished American civil rights leader and global advocate for justice and equality.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa closed the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday, formally passing the Presidency to the United States, which will lead the grouping in 2026.

Namibia joined 191 member states at the 28th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress in Dubai, where delegates adopted the "Dubai Strategy" and elected new leadership for the global postal sector.