WINDHOEK, 28 SEP (NAMPA) - Emma Haiyambo Director, Research and Financial Sector Development Department at the Bank of Namibia. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

CHINCHIMANI, 27 September 2026 – Mafwe Chief Litunga George Simasiku Mamili VII has commended the government’s continued commitment to improving the quality of life for his people and creating opportunities for future generations. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 27 September 2026 - Meatco Deputy Chairperson Stephanie De Klerk. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

CHINCHIMANI, 27 September 2026 – Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi has urged crop farmers in the region not to sell all their produce ahead of the upcoming plowing season, warning that an impending El Niño weather pattern is an inevitable reality for the 2026/2027 agricultural cycle. (Photo: Contributed)

TONDORO, 26 September 2026- Rupeho Junior Primary School in Tondoro Constituency received a new classroom block and ablution facility on Friday. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

TONDORO, 26 September 2026- Rupeho Junior Primary School in Tondoro Constituency has moved from lessons under trees and zinc-sheet classrooms to a new classroom block. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 26 September 2026 - Acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Charles Mubita giving an update about the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

GOBABIS- Rocco Nguvauva, chairperson of Omaheke Regional Council (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

(260928) -- XI'AN, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A passenger demonstrates cultural and creative products on G9997, the first train of the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway, in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 28, 2026. The Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway was officially put into operation on Monday, cutting the railway travel time between Xi'an and Ankang to less than one hour. Spanning about 171 kilometers and with a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway runs through the cities of Xi'an, Shangluo and Ankang in Shaanxi Province and has five stations along the line. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

(260928) -- XI'AN, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a view of the newly-built Niubeiliang Station along the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway was officially put into operation on Monday, cutting the railway travel time between Xi'an and Ankang to less than one hour. Spanning about 171 kilometers and with a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway runs through the cities of Xi'an, Shangluo and Ankang in Shaanxi Province and has five stations along the line. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

(260928) -- XI'AN, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows G9997, the first train of the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway, arriving at Ankang West Station in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 28, 2026. The Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway was officially put into operation on Monday, cutting the railway travel time between Xi'an and Ankang to less than one hour. Spanning about 171 kilometers and with a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway runs through the cities of Xi'an, Shangluo and Ankang in Shaanxi Province and has five stations along the line. (Photo by Xiong Guodong/Xinhua)

(260928) -- XI'AN, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Train attendants interact with passengers on G9997, the first train of the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway, in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 28, 2026. The Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway was officially put into operation on Monday, cutting the railway travel time between Xi'an and Ankang to less than one hour. Spanning about 171 kilometers and with a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway runs through the cities of Xi'an, Shangluo and Ankang in Shaanxi Province and has five stations along the line. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

(260928) -- XI'AN, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a view of the newly-built Ankang West Station along the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway was officially put into operation on Monday, cutting the railway travel time between Xi'an and Ankang to less than one hour. Spanning about 171 kilometers and with a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway runs through the cities of Xi'an, Shangluo and Ankang in Shaanxi Province and has five stations along the line. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

(260928) -- XI'AN, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a view of the newly-built Zhashui West Station along the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway was officially put into operation on Monday, cutting the railway travel time between Xi'an and Ankang to less than one hour. Spanning about 171 kilometers and with a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway runs through the cities of Xi'an, Shangluo and Ankang in Shaanxi Province and has five stations along the line. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

(260928) -- XI'AN, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Train attendants are seen beside G9997, the first train of the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway, at Xi'an East Railway Station in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 28, 2026. The Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway was officially put into operation on Monday, cutting the railway travel time between Xi'an and Ankang to less than one hour. Spanning about 171 kilometers and with a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway runs through the cities of Xi'an, Shangluo and Ankang in Shaanxi Province and has five stations along the line. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(260928) -- XI'AN, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers pass through ticket gates to board G9997, the first train of the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway, at Xi'an East Railway Station in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 28, 2026. The Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway was officially put into operation on Monday, cutting the railway travel time between Xi'an and Ankang to less than one hour. Spanning about 171 kilometers and with a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway runs through the cities of Xi'an, Shangluo and Ankang in Shaanxi Province and has five stations along the line. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)