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

South Korea's players take part in the warm-up ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Korea and the Czech Republic at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)

Shamar Joseph (2L) of West Indies celebrates the dismissal of unseen Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

Roston Chase (C) of West Indies celebrates the dismissal of unseen Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

Roston Chase of West Indies takes the catch to dismiss unseen Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

(FILES) Well-wishers bow in front of an image of Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok on December 16, 2022. Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced on June 12, 2026, more than three years after she was hospitalised following a sudden illness. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Shimron Hetmyer of West Indies takes the catch to dismiss unseen Pavan Rathnayake of Sri Lanka during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

Jason Holder (2L) of West Indies celebrates the dismissal of unseen Lasith Croospulle of Sri Lanka during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

Jason Holder (L) of West Indies appeals for leg before wicket (LBW) against Lasith Croospulle (R) of Sri Lanka during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)