SWAKOPMUND, 11 July 2025 - Namibia emerged as the standout performer in the 2026 African country rankings, surging from 15th to 3rd place, largely driven by a favorable tax environment and improvements in other key areas. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA.

SWAKOPMUND, 11 June 2026 -Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa (far right), Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses (far left) photographed with ODEC management and staff and other political leaders during the unveiling of the Open Doors Education Centre (ODEC) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme in Swakopmund on Thursday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Namibia has released its Impact Assessment Report on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) in Windhoek on Thursday, an event commissioned by the Executive Director and Director General at the National Planning Commission, along with Jane Matsubara, JICA advisor; Mustafa Sakr, the Head, Trade and Market Unit at AUDA; and Akihiro Hoshino, Japan International Agency Resident Representative. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Namibia has released its Impact Assessment Report on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) in Windhoek on Thursday, an event commissioned by the Executive Director and Director General at the National Planning Commission, along with Jane Matsubara, JICA advisor; Mustafa Sakr, the Head, Trade and Market Unit at AUDA; and Akihiro Hoshino, Japan International Agency Resident Representative. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (centre), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (second from left), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 June 2026 - Former first lady, Monica Geingos. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 10 June 2026 - Delegates attending the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) Elective Congress in Walvis Bay. The three-day congress will conclude with a the election of a new leadership to guide the association for the next term. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

This aerial picture shows Baiturrahman Grand Mosque during sunset in Banda Aceh on June 13, 2026. (Photo by CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP)

Cast and crew of the movie “Mo Fang Xiao Jie” arrive on the red carpet of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) in Shanghai, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP)

People watch sumos battling during a bout on day 1 of the 2026 MUFG Paris Sumo Tournament, in Paris on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)

Taiwanese actress Vicky Chen (2L) and Chinese actress Ni Hongjie (2R) arrive on the red carpet of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) in Shanghai, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP)

Japanese sumo wrestler Wakanosho (L) battles Japanese sumo wrestler Abi during their bout on day 1 of the 2026 MUFG Paris Sumo Tournament, in Paris on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)

Japanese sumo wrestler Hoshoryu (C) leaves after a bout on day 1 of the 2026 MUFG Paris Sumo Tournament, in Paris on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)

13 June 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Medebach: Friedrich Merz (R), Germany's Chancellor, his wife Charlotte Merz, and Christian Freuding, Lieutenant General and Inspector General of the Army, visit the Bundeswehr's static display as part of the public oath-taking ceremony in Medebach. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

13 June 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Medebach: Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor, is briefed on weapons and drones at the Bundeswehr's static display during the public oath-taking ceremony. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa