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. 

Young people have been encouraged to become a generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem-solvers.

To this effect, a Youth-to-Youth Indaba was held at Okongo in the Ohangwena region.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has launched the Work Integrated Learning Policy.

Namibia is poised to deepen its technological partnership with Russia, focusing on digital government systems, cybersecurity, and telecommunications infrastructure. 

This follows discussions on Monday during the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Engagement.

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) renewed their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing food security and advancing research, innovation and capacity building in the country’s agriculture sector. 

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) has begun discussions on a new Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy aimed at strengthening support for young children in Namibia.

Governments, institutions, communities and individuals have been urged to contribute in meaningful ways to women in society through giving them opportunities to gain innovation, leadership and progress.

The Bank of Namibia hosted a stakeholder engagement event, highlighting local startups, in Windhoek.

The "Connecting Pioneers of Our Future" event aimed to do more than just inspire and position Namibia as a leader in enterprise, innovation, and technology in Africa.

Namibia has become the first African country to host the Wood Identification and Screening Centre (WISC). 

The forensic facility launched by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) Lucia Iipumbu will strengthen timber verification and law enforcement in the country.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has officially launched its 2026 academic year with messages of transformation, innovation, and shared responsibility.

The university welcomed a historic intake of more than 11,000 first-year students across its 12 campuses countrywide.