The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has recorded 1,2 million hectares of land burnt by wildfires, totalling 1,300 fire outbreaks countrywide in 2025.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW) says violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of children remain the biggest challenges facing Namibia's children.

A summit on responsible gambling is underway in Windhoek.

The summit brings together international experts, government institutions, gaming operators and civil society organisations to address gambling addiction as a growing public health and mental wellness concern.

Global leaders, policymakers, scientists and conservation advocates are gathered in Mombasa, Kenya, for the 2026 Our Ocean Conference.

The issuing of electronic identifications (e-ID) is expected to start in September this year.