/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Jacqueline Juliana Rukamba, a former principal at Khoichas Primary School in the Karas region, significantly contributed to Namibia's independence, particularly in education, during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – Gaob Salomon Josephat Witbooi, former Namibian ambassador to Zambia, reflected on the southern region's contribution to Namibia's struggle for independence during a discussion with Nampa's team. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 15 August 2026 - South Africa’s Kelsey Jade van Schoor (in green) during the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek. She was crowned the overall champion of the 2026 women’s category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) and government ministers meet with Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (2nd R) and his delegation at Parliament House in Canberra on August 19, 2026. Thailand's prime minister is on a three-day official visit to Australia. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh / POOL / AFP)

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (C), Defence Minister Richard Marles (2nd L) and Foreign Minister Penny Wong (R) meet with Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his delegation at Parliament House in Canberra on August 19, 2026. Thailand's prime minister is on a three-day official visit to Australia. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh / POOL / AFP)

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (C) and his delegation meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and members of government at Parliament House in Canberra on August 19, 2026. Thailand's prime minister is on a three-day official visit to Australia. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh / POOL / AFP)

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (C), Defence Minister Richard Marles (L) and Foreign Minister Penny Wong (R) meet with Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his delegation at Parliament House in Canberra on August 19, 2026. Thailand's prime minister is on a three-day official visit to Australia. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh / POOL / AFP)

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (C) and his delegation meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and members of government at Parliament House in Canberra on August 19, 2026. Thailand's prime minister is on a three-day official visit to Australia. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh / POOL / AFP)

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (C) and his delegation meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and members of government at Parliament House in Canberra on August 19, 2026. Thailand's prime minister is on a three-day official visit to Australia. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh / POOL / AFP)

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (L) and his delegation meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and members of government at Parliament House in Canberra on August 19, 2026. Thailand's prime minister is on a three-day official visit to Australia. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh / POOL / AFP)

(L to R) Estudiantes' defender #04 Santiago Nunez, midfielder #07 Jose Ernesto Sosa, and forward #32 Joaquin Correa celebrate after winning the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 football match between Chile's Universidad Catolica and Argentina's Estudiantes de La Plata at the Claro Arena stadium in Santiago, on August 18, 2026. (Photo by RODRIGO ARANGUA / AFP)