ARANDIS, 12 November 2026 - Charcoal processing operations by the Green Charcoal Namibia Chief Executive Officer at Arandis. The company currently has the capacity to process 100 000 tonnes of charcoal annually, package 40 000 tonnes in paper bags and produce 8 000 tonnes of briquettes. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ARANDIS, 12 November 2026 - Green Charcoal Namibia Chief Executive Officer Jean-Daniel Goblet looks on as Arandis Town Council Chief Executive Officer Stanley Norris signs the land expansion agreement between the two entities. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2026 - A house in Namibia costs N$1 502 539 on average, N$122 497 more than the N$1 380 042 a year ago, the FNB House Price Index Report issued on Wednesday shows. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2026 - Namibia imported N$2.2 billion of petroleum oils, N$246 million of sugar and sweets and N$387 million of beverages in September, as the trade deficit widened to N$4.7 billion. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2025 - Swapo Party MP Sharonice Busch, (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 November 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed increased Namibian participation in the energy sector during a courtesy visit by the leadership of Nasan Energies. (Photo: Contributed)

NKURENKURU, 11 November 2026 - NTA contractors and sports ministry officials assessing the progress at the Nkurenkuru multi-purpose centre on Wednesday. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

(261114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Han Mei of China poses during the awarding ceremony for the women's 1500m race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

(261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nguyen Quynh Giang (R, front) poses for a photo with foreign tourists while volunteering at an international volunteer service station in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 24, 2026. Nguyen Quynh Giang, from Hanoi, Vietnam, has a special connection to the APEC meeting. In 2006, when the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Vietnam, Nguyen Quynh Giang, who was then studying in New Zealand, returned to her home country to work as an interpreter and event coordinator. It was her first opportunity to participate in an international event up close. In 2009, Nguyen Quynh Giang moved to Shenzhen with her husband. The city's openness and inclusiveness helped her settle in quickly. The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will soon be held in Shenzhen. Nguyen Quynh Giang has joined the Futian international volunteer team, putting her multilingual skills to use once again in service of the city. "Shenzhen is not only a hub of cutting-edge technology, but also has a vibrant local culture," she said. Since becoming a volunteer, Nguyen Quynh Giang has regularly served at transport hubs and commercial areas, providing international visitors with travel information. She also joins fellow international volunteers on visits to the city's historic sites and traditional art venues, helping more people learn about Shenzhen and gain a deeper understanding of China. (Xinhua)

(261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nguyen Quynh Giang (1st R) learns to make a fish-skin painting of the Hezhe ethnic group at a training base of intangible cultural heritage making skills in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 21, 2026. Nguyen Quynh Giang, from Hanoi, Vietnam, has a special connection to the APEC meeting. In 2006, when the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Vietnam, Nguyen Quynh Giang, who was then studying in New Zealand, returned to her home country to work as an interpreter and event coordinator. It was her first opportunity to participate in an international event up close. In 2009, Nguyen Quynh Giang moved to Shenzhen with her husband. The city's openness and inclusiveness helped her settle in quickly. The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will soon be held in Shenzhen. Nguyen Quynh Giang has joined the Futian international volunteer team, putting her multilingual skills to use once again in service of the city. "Shenzhen is not only a hub of cutting-edge technology, but also has a vibrant local culture," she said. Since becoming a volunteer, Nguyen Quynh Giang has regularly served at transport hubs and commercial areas, providing international visitors with travel information. She also joins fellow international volunteers on visits to the city's historic sites and traditional art venues, helping more people learn about Shenzhen and gain a deeper understanding of China. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

(261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nguyen Quynh Giang interacts with a kid while attending an outdoor foreign language corner event at Xiangmi Park in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Nguyen Quynh Giang, from Hanoi, Vietnam, has a special connection to the APEC meeting. In 2006, when the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Vietnam, Nguyen Quynh Giang, who was then studying in New Zealand, returned to her home country to work as an interpreter and event coordinator. It was her first opportunity to participate in an international event up close. In 2009, Nguyen Quynh Giang moved to Shenzhen with her husband. The city's openness and inclusiveness helped her settle in quickly. The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will soon be held in Shenzhen. Nguyen Quynh Giang has joined the Futian international volunteer team, putting her multilingual skills to use once again in service of the city. "Shenzhen is not only a hub of cutting-edge technology, but also has a vibrant local culture," she said. Since becoming a volunteer, Nguyen Quynh Giang has regularly served at transport hubs and commercial areas, providing international visitors with travel information. She also joins fellow international volunteers on visits to the city's historic sites and traditional art venues, helping more people learn about Shenzhen and gain a deeper understanding of China. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

(261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nguyen Quynh Giang introduces APEC-related information to residents while attending an outdoor foreign language corner event at Xiangmi Park in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Nguyen Quynh Giang, from Hanoi, Vietnam, has a special connection to the APEC meeting. In 2006, when the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Vietnam, Nguyen Quynh Giang, who was then studying in New Zealand, returned to her home country to work as an interpreter and event coordinator. It was her first opportunity to participate in an international event up close. In 2009, Nguyen Quynh Giang moved to Shenzhen with her husband. The city's openness and inclusiveness helped her settle in quickly. The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will soon be held in Shenzhen. Nguyen Quynh Giang has joined the Futian international volunteer team, putting her multilingual skills to use once again in service of the city. "Shenzhen is not only a hub of cutting-edge technology, but also has a vibrant local culture," she said. Since becoming a volunteer, Nguyen Quynh Giang has regularly served at transport hubs and commercial areas, providing international visitors with travel information. She also joins fellow international volunteers on visits to the city's historic sites and traditional art venues, helping more people learn about Shenzhen and gain a deeper understanding of China. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

(261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nguyen Quynh Giang (C) guides a foreign passenger at Futian Station in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 21, 2026. Nguyen Quynh Giang, from Hanoi, Vietnam, has a special connection to the APEC meeting. In 2006, when the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Vietnam, Nguyen Quynh Giang, who was then studying in New Zealand, returned to her home country to work as an interpreter and event coordinator. It was her first opportunity to participate in an international event up close. In 2009, Nguyen Quynh Giang moved to Shenzhen with her husband. The city's openness and inclusiveness helped her settle in quickly. The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will soon be held in Shenzhen. Nguyen Quynh Giang has joined the Futian international volunteer team, putting her multilingual skills to use once again in service of the city. "Shenzhen is not only a hub of cutting-edge technology, but also has a vibrant local culture," she said. Since becoming a volunteer, Nguyen Quynh Giang has regularly served at transport hubs and commercial areas, providing international visitors with travel information. She also joins fellow international volunteers on visits to the city's historic sites and traditional art venues, helping more people learn about Shenzhen and gain a deeper understanding of China. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

(261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nguyen Quynh Giang introduces APEC-related information to residents while attending an outdoor foreign language corner event at Xiangmi Park in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Nguyen Quynh Giang, from Hanoi, Vietnam, has a special connection to the APEC meeting. In 2006, when the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Vietnam, Nguyen Quynh Giang, who was then studying in New Zealand, returned to her home country to work as an interpreter and event coordinator. It was her first opportunity to participate in an international event up close. In 2009, Nguyen Quynh Giang moved to Shenzhen with her husband. The city's openness and inclusiveness helped her settle in quickly. The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will soon be held in Shenzhen. Nguyen Quynh Giang has joined the Futian international volunteer team, putting her multilingual skills to use once again in service of the city. "Shenzhen is not only a hub of cutting-edge technology, but also has a vibrant local culture," she said. Since becoming a volunteer, Nguyen Quynh Giang has regularly served at transport hubs and commercial areas, providing international visitors with travel information. She also joins fellow international volunteers on visits to the city's historic sites and traditional art venues, helping more people learn about Shenzhen and gain a deeper understanding of China. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

(261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken in 2006 shows Nguyen Quynh Giang posing for a photo during APEC meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam. Nguyen Quynh Giang, from Hanoi, Vietnam, has a special connection to the APEC meeting. In 2006, when the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Vietnam, Nguyen Quynh Giang, who was then studying in New Zealand, returned to her home country to work as an interpreter and event coordinator. It was her first opportunity to participate in an international event up close. In 2009, Nguyen Quynh Giang moved to Shenzhen with her husband. The city's openness and inclusiveness helped her settle in quickly. The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will soon be held in Shenzhen. Nguyen Quynh Giang has joined the Futian international volunteer team, putting her multilingual skills to use once again in service of the city. "Shenzhen is not only a hub of cutting-edge technology, but also has a vibrant local culture," she said. Since becoming a volunteer, Nguyen Quynh Giang has regularly served at transport hubs and commercial areas, providing international visitors with travel information. She also joins fellow international volunteers on visits to the city's historic sites and traditional art venues, helping more people learn about Shenzhen and gain a deeper understanding of China. (Xinhua)