SWAKOPMUND, 11 July 2025 - Namibia emerged as the standout performer in the 2026 African country rankings, surging from 15th to 3rd place, largely driven by a favorable tax environment and improvements in other key areas. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA.

SWAKOPMUND, 11 June 2026 -Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa (far right), Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses (far left) photographed with ODEC management and staff and other political leaders during the unveiling of the Open Doors Education Centre (ODEC) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme in Swakopmund on Thursday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Namibia has released its Impact Assessment Report on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) in Windhoek on Thursday, an event commissioned by the Executive Director and Director General at the National Planning Commission, along with Jane Matsubara, JICA advisor; Mustafa Sakr, the Head, Trade and Market Unit at AUDA; and Akihiro Hoshino, Japan International Agency Resident Representative. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Namibia has released its Impact Assessment Report on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) in Windhoek on Thursday, an event commissioned by the Executive Director and Director General at the National Planning Commission, along with Jane Matsubara, JICA advisor; Mustafa Sakr, the Head, Trade and Market Unit at AUDA; and Akihiro Hoshino, Japan International Agency Resident Representative. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (centre), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (second from left), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 June 2026 - Former first lady, Monica Geingos. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 10 June 2026 - Delegates attending the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) Elective Congress in Walvis Bay. The three-day congress will conclude with a the election of a new leadership to guide the association for the next term. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

This photograph taken on June 15, 2023 shows the newly designated Romanian Prime Minister, Adrian Vestea, during a swearing-in ceremony as then Minister of Development, Public Works, and Administration at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest. Romania's President nominated on June 14, 2026 the 52-year-old liberal politician and former head of the Brasov County Council to lead the government following the withdrawal of previous nominee. Vestea, leader of the Liberal party, has 10 days to form a new cabinet and seek a vote of confidence in parliament to end a month-long political crisis that has threatened the country's access to EU funds and national economic stability. (Photo by Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP)

This photograph taken on June 15, 2023 shows the newly designated Romanian Prime Minister, Adrian Vestea, during a swearing-in ceremony as then Minister of Development, Public Works, and Administration at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest. Romania's President nominated on June 14, 2026 the 52-year-old liberal politician and former head of the Brasov County Council to lead the government following the withdrawal of previous nominee. Vestea, leader of the Liberal party, has 10 days to form a new cabinet and seek a vote of confidence in parliament to end a month-long political crisis that has threatened the country's access to EU funds and national economic stability. (Photo by Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP)

Turkish fans watch a broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Australia and Turkey on a giant screen at the Yedikule fortress, which encloses a section of the ancient Walls of Constantinople, in Istanbul on June 14, 2026. (Photo by BERK OZKAN / AFP)

Turkish fans watch a broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Australia and Turkey on a giant screen at the Yedikule fortress, which encloses a section of the ancient Walls of Constantinople, in Istanbul on June 14, 2026. (Photo by BERK OZKAN / AFP)

A Turkish fan looks on as he watches a broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Australia and Turkey at the Yedikule fortress, which encloses a section of the ancient Walls of Constantinople, in Istanbul on June 14, 2026. (Photo by BERK OZKAN / AFP)

Turkish fans watch a broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Australia and Turkey on a giant screen at the Yedikule fortress, which encloses a section of the ancient Walls of Constantinople, in Istanbul on June 14, 2026. (Photo by BERK OZKAN / AFP)

Turkish fans watche a broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Australia and Turkey at the Yedikule fortress, which encloses a section of the ancient Walls of Constantinople, in Istanbul on June 14, 2026. (Photo by BERK OZKAN / AFP)

Bangladesh's Mosaddek Hossain (L) watches the ball after playing a shot as Australia's wicketkeeper and captain Josh Inglis fields during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)