SWAKOPMUND, 11 September 2026 - National Planning Commission Director General Ambassador Kaire Mbuende, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, Chief Regional Officer Sam Ntelamo and other regional leaders among beneficiaries at the Erongo Governor’s Fish Consumption Promotion Project in Swakopmund. (Photo contributed)

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - Petrol and diesel price rises pushed Windhoek's inflation to 5.9% in August 2026, above the national rate of 5.0%, Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said recently. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 13 September 2026 - Liberation struggle veteran, former Robben Island prisoner, and lifelong workers' rights advocate Helao Joseph Shityuwete was laid to rest at the Gammams Cemetery in Pionierspark, Windhoek, on Sunday following a state funeral. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Vipers and Keetmanshoop Rams Rugby Clubs players (in blue/dark blue and white, blue and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans Rugby Clubs players while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

(260915) -- MANILA, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Policemen are seen at a polling center during the parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Philippines, Sept. 14, 2026. The first parliamentary election in the BARMM began on Monday. According to local media reports, over 2 million voters are eligible to vote for 80 parliamentary seats being contested by 13 parties. Security has been stepped up across the BARMM in recent days, with over 20,000 security personnel deployed to polling areas and rapid response teams set up to deal with potential violence. (Armed Forces of the Philippines/Handout via Xinhua)

(260915) -- MANILA, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers and policemen are seen at a polling center during the parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Philippines, Sept. 14, 2026. The first parliamentary election in the BARMM began on Monday. According to local media reports, over 2 million voters are eligible to vote for 80 parliamentary seats being contested by 13 parties. Security has been stepped up across the BARMM in recent days, with over 20,000 security personnel deployed to polling areas and rapid response teams set up to deal with potential violence. (Armed Forces of the Philippines/Handout via Xinhua)

(260915) -- YUXI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photos at a scenic area on the west bank of Fuxian Lake in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 14, 2026. In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect ecological environment of Fuxian Lake and developed more lakeside activities, combining the natural scenery with local fishing culture to create more consumption experiences. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

(260915) -- YUXI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photos at a scenic area on the west bank of Fuxian Lake in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 14, 2026. In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect ecological environment of Fuxian Lake and developed more lakeside activities, combining the natural scenery with local fishing culture to create more consumption experiences. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

(260915) -- YUXI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 14, 2026 shows the scenery of a scenic area on the west bank of Fuxian Lake in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect ecological environment of Fuxian Lake and developed more lakeside activities, combining the natural scenery with local fishing culture to create more consumption experiences. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

(260915) -- YUXI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member serves a cup of coffee to a customer at a cafe at a scenic area on the west bank of Fuxian Lake in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 14, 2026. In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect ecological environment of Fuxian Lake and developed more lakeside activities, combining the natural scenery with local fishing culture to create more consumption experiences. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

(260915) -- YUXI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy their leisure time at a scenic area on the west bank of Fuxian Lake in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 14, 2026. In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect ecological environment of Fuxian Lake and developed more lakeside activities, combining the natural scenery with local fishing culture to create more consumption experiences. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

(260915) -- YUXI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A tourist enjoys her leisure time at a scenic area on the west bank of Fuxian Lake in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 14, 2026. In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect ecological environment of Fuxian Lake and developed more lakeside activities, combining the natural scenery with local fishing culture to create more consumption experiences. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)