/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Jacqueline Juliana Rukamba, a former principal at Khoichas Primary School in the Karas region, significantly contributed to Namibia's independence, particularly in education, during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – Gaob Salomon Josephat Witbooi, former Namibian ambassador to Zambia, reflected on the southern region's contribution to Namibia's struggle for independence during a discussion with Nampa's team. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 15 August 2026 - South Africa’s Kelsey Jade van Schoor (in green) during the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek. She was crowned the overall champion of the 2026 women’s category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

17 August 2026, Hamburg: Peope take part in a 24-hour warning strike, that began overnight at the Port of Hamburg. The warning strike takes place against the collective bargaining negotiations between the union and the Central Association of German Seaports (ZDS). Verdi has also called for warning strikes at five other seaports. Photo: Bodo Marks/dpa

17 August 2026, Hamburg: Peope take part in a 24-hour warning strike, that began overnight at the Port of Hamburg. The warning strike takes place against the collective bargaining negotiations between the union and the Central Association of German Seaports (ZDS). Verdi has also called for warning strikes at five other seaports. Photo: Bodo Marks/dpa

17 August 2026, Hamburg: Peope take part in a 24-hour warning strike, that began overnight at the Port of Hamburg. The warning strike takes place against the collective bargaining negotiations between the union and the Central Association of German Seaports (ZDS). Verdi has also called for warning strikes at five other seaports. Photo: Bodo Marks/dpa

17 August 2026, Hamburg: Peope take part in a 24-hour warning strike, that began overnight at the Port of Hamburg. The warning strike takes place against the collective bargaining negotiations between the union and the Central Association of German Seaports (ZDS). Verdi has also called for warning strikes at five other seaports. Photo: Bodo Marks/dpa

Australia's former cricketer David Warner (C) leaves Waverley Local Court in Sydney on August 18, 2026, after being fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock following his admission to a drink-driving offence. Warner, a world-renowned former opening batsman for Australia, pleaded guilty last month to a "middle range" drink-driving offence. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Australia's former cricketer David Warner (C) leaves Waverley Local Court in Sydney on August 18, 2026, after being fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock following his admission to a drink-driving offence. Warner, a world-renowned former opening batsman for Australia, pleaded guilty last month to a "middle range" drink-driving offence. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Australia's former cricketer David Warner (C) leaves Waverley Local Court in Sydney on August 18, 2026, after being fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock following his admission to a drink-driving offence. Warner, a world-renowned former opening batsman for Australia, pleaded guilty last month to a "middle range" drink-driving offence. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Australia's former cricketer David Warner (C) leaves Waverley Local Court in Sydney on August 18, 2026, after being fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock following his admission to a drink-driving offence. Warner, a world-renowned former opening batsman for Australia, pleaded guilty last month to a "middle range" drink-driving offence. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)