/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

18 August 2026, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Heidenheim: Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala (L) leaves the field with assistance during the pre session friendly soccer match between 1. FC Heidenheim and FC Bayern Munich. Photo: Harry Langer/dpa - WICHTIGER HINWEIS: Gemäß den Vorgaben der Bundesliga bzw. des DFB Deutscher Fußball-Bund ist es untersagt, in dem Stadion und/oder vom Spiel angefertigte Fotoaufnahmen in Form von Sequenzbildern und/oder videoähnlichen Fotostrecken zu verwerten bzw. verwerten zu lassen.

(260819) -- BOGOTA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members pose for photos with the national flags of China and Colombia upon the arrival of humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government at an airport in Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 18, 2026. Humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government arrived in Bogota on Tuesday to support Colombia's disaster response and post-disaster reconstruction efforts. (Xinhua/Li Zijian)

(260819) -- BOGOTA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members unload humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government at an airport in Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 18, 2026. Humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government arrived in Bogota on Tuesday to support Colombia's disaster response and post-disaster reconstruction efforts. (Xinhua/Li Zijian)

(260819) -- BOGOTA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members transfer humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government at an airport in Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 18, 2026. Humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government arrived in Bogota on Tuesday to support Colombia's disaster response and post-disaster reconstruction efforts. (Xinhua/Li Zijian)

(260819) -- BOGOTA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members transfer humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government at an airport in Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 18, 2026. Humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government arrived in Bogota on Tuesday to support Colombia's disaster response and post-disaster reconstruction efforts. (Xinhua/Li Zijian)

(260819) -- BOGOTA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member transfers humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government at an airport in Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 18, 2026. Humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government arrived in Bogota on Tuesday to support Colombia's disaster response and post-disaster reconstruction efforts. (Xinhua/Li Zijian)

(260819) -- BOGOTA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2026 shows humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government upon their arrival at an airport in Bogota, Colombia. Humanitarian earthquake relief supplies provided by the Chinese government arrived in Bogota on Tuesday to support Colombia's disaster response and post-disaster reconstruction efforts. (Xinhua/Li Zijian)

(260819) -- FUZHOU, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children visit the Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866 in Mawei District of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Aug. 18, 2026. Fuzhou city has managed to revitalize its industrial heritage themed on "Chuanzheng" (ship building and administration) to boost tourism development. The Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866 displays the history and culture of Chuanzheng, while the themed immersive performance entitled "The Glory Belongs to Foochow Arsenal" brings the audience through a time tunnel to vividly revisit the growth of Chuanzheng in this city. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)