Reparatory Justice Diplomacy: Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has flown to Accra for the Next Steps Conference on reparatory justice, following a UN resolution recognising the trans-Atlantic slave trade and enslavement of Africans as crimes against humanity. Human Rights Watch: A UN Human Rights Council side event in Geneva will present the 2025 annual human rights report on occupied Western Sahara, focusing on alleged escalation of violations and land confiscations. Local Governance & Livelihoods: Walvis Bay informal traders in the CBD face imminent removal after the municipality ordered them to vacate trading spots, despite saying they paid fees for the locations. Banking & Inclusion: Bank Windhoek processed the first batch of live government grant payments via Namibia’s instant payment network, with near real-time delivery to beneficiaries. Sports & Community: The Nedbank Citi Dash returns to Windhoek on 5–6 September aiming to break 5,000 entrants, while Okakarara VTC celebrates six players selected for CUCSA games in Botswana. Energy & Industry: Namibia’s 2026 Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek (18–20 Aug) expands local participation and local content pitching to turn decisions into “dividends for Namibians.” Mining Update: Kaoko Metals has fast-tracked maiden drilling at its Chalkos copper-silver project after a site visit, with drilling expected in about six weeks.