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 - 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 - 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

A worker serves dishes at a restaurant specializing in traditional Chiclayo cuisine in Lima on September 15, 2026, while wearing a T-shirt depicting Pope Leo XIV holding "Tortitas de Choclo.". Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, the Vatican said on August 5, in a return to the continent where the pontiff spent decades as a missionary. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

A worker serves dishes at a restaurant specializing in traditional Chiclayo cuisine in Lima on September 15, 2026, while wearing a T-shirt depicting Pope Leo XIV holding "Tortitas de Choclo.". Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, the Vatican said on August 5, in a return to the continent where the pontiff spent decades as a missionary. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

A life-size cutout depicting Pope Leo XIV stands outside a restaurant selling traditional Chiclayo food in Lima on September 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, the Vatican said on August 5, in a return to the continent where the pontiff spent decades as a missionary. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

A worker displays a menu featuring dishes named in honor of Pope Leo XIV at a restaurant specializing in traditional Chiclayo cuisine in Lima on September 15, 2026, while wearing a T-shirt depicting Pope Leo XIV holding "Tortitas de Choclo.". Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, the Vatican said on August 5, in a return to the continent where the pontiff spent decades as a missionary. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe scores his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between Elche CF and Real Madrid CF at Martinez Valero Stadium in Elche on September 15, 2026. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Decorative cocktail picks featuring images of Pope Leo XIV and the phrase "Hello Chiclayo" are displayed in a container at a restaurant specializing in traditional Chiclayo cuisine in Lima on September 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, the Vatican said on August 5, in a return to the continent where the pontiff spent decades as a missionary. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

A worker serves customers at a restaurant specializing in traditional Chiclayo cuisine in Lima on September 15, 2026, as a life-size cutout depicting the pontiff stands in the foreground. Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, the Vatican said on August 5, in a return to the continent where the pontiff spent decades as a missionary. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe falls down to the ground next to Elche's Argentine goalkeeper #01 Matias Dituro after scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between Elche CF and Real Madrid CF at Martinez Valero Stadium in Elche on September 15, 2026. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)