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

FILED - 20 August 2012, Berlin: Dear customers, for legal reasons, please do not use the image sent on 7 August 2026 and please delete it from your system. FILE PHOTO - A young Turkish woman cools off while wearing a burkini at an open-air pool in Berlin. Photo: picture alliance / dpa

(260914) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the "theater village" in Minning Town of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 11, 2026. This year marks the 30th anniversary of paired assistance initiative between southeast China's Fujian Province and northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for targeted poverty alleviation. A new "theater village" cultural tourism project has been launched in Minning Town of Yinchuan to commemorate the past three decades of Fujian-Ningxia cooperation. A total of 36 original plays recount the continuous efforts of anti-poverty by Ningxia with help from Fujian over the past 30 years. Since the project opened in July this year, it has helped 2,500 local residents nearby secure jobs and increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

(260914) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Farmer-actor Wang Guozhong (L) chats with fellow actors waiting backstage at the "theater village" in Minning Town of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 11, 2026. This year marks the 30th anniversary of paired assistance initiative between southeast China's Fujian Province and northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for targeted poverty alleviation. A new "theater village" cultural tourism project has been launched in Minning Town of Yinchuan to commemorate the past three decades of Fujian-Ningxia cooperation. A total of 36 original plays recount the continuous efforts of anti-poverty by Ningxia with help from Fujian over the past 30 years. Since the project opened in July this year, it has helped 2,500 local residents nearby secure jobs and increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

(260914) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a play at the "theater village" in Minning Town of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 1, 2026. This year marks the 30th anniversary of paired assistance initiative between southeast China's Fujian Province and northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for targeted poverty alleviation. A new "theater village" cultural tourism project has been launched in Minning Town of Yinchuan to commemorate the past three decades of Fujian-Ningxia cooperation. A total of 36 original plays recount the continuous efforts of anti-poverty by Ningxia with help from Fujian over the past 30 years. Since the project opened in July this year, it has helped 2,500 local residents nearby secure jobs and increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Ai Fumei)

(260914) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2026 shows a view of the setting at the "theater village" in Minning Town of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. This year marks the 30th anniversary of paired assistance initiative between southeast China's Fujian Province and northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for targeted poverty alleviation. A new "theater village" cultural tourism project has been launched in Minning Town of Yinchuan to commemorate the past three decades of Fujian-Ningxia cooperation. A total of 36 original plays recount the continuous efforts of anti-poverty by Ningxia with help from Fujian over the past 30 years. Since the project opened in July this year, it has helped 2,500 local residents nearby secure jobs and increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Ai Fumei)

(260914) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A play is staged at the "theater village" in Minning Town of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 11, 2026. This year marks the 30th anniversary of paired assistance initiative between southeast China's Fujian Province and northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for targeted poverty alleviation. A new "theater village" cultural tourism project has been launched in Minning Town of Yinchuan to commemorate the past three decades of Fujian-Ningxia cooperation. A total of 36 original plays recount the continuous efforts of anti-poverty by Ningxia with help from Fujian over the past 30 years. Since the project opened in July this year, it has helped 2,500 local residents nearby secure jobs and increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

(260914) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 11, 2026 shows a view of the "theater village" in Minning Town of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. This year marks the 30th anniversary of paired assistance initiative between southeast China's Fujian Province and northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for targeted poverty alleviation. A new "theater village" cultural tourism project has been launched in Minning Town of Yinchuan to commemorate the past three decades of Fujian-Ningxia cooperation. A total of 36 original plays recount the continuous efforts of anti-poverty by Ningxia with help from Fujian over the past 30 years. Since the project opened in July this year, it has helped 2,500 local residents nearby secure jobs and increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

(260914) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Farmer-actor Wang Guozhong (R) performs in a play in the actor's lounge at the "theater village" in Minning Town of Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 11, 2026. This year marks the 30th anniversary of paired assistance initiative between southeast China's Fujian Province and northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for targeted poverty alleviation. A new "theater village" cultural tourism project has been launched in Minning Town of Yinchuan to commemorate the past three decades of Fujian-Ningxia cooperation. A total of 36 original plays recount the continuous efforts of anti-poverty by Ningxia with help from Fujian over the past 30 years. Since the project opened in July this year, it has helped 2,500 local residents nearby secure jobs and increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)