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

Supporters of Colombia's presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the Salvadores de la Patria movement attend his closing campaign rally in Buga, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia on June 14, 2026. Colombia will hold the runoff presidential election on June 21. (Photo by JOAQUIN SARMIENTO / AFP)

Stade Français' French scrum-half Paul Abadie kicks the ball during the French Top14 rugby union play-off match between Stade Francais Paris and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at the Jean-Bouin Stadium in Paris on June 14, 2026. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)

La Rochelle's English wing Jack Nowell (C) is tackled by Stade Français' French center Tani Vili (L) during the French Top14 rugby union play-off match between Stade Francais Paris and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at the Jean-Bouin Stadium in Paris on June 14, 2026. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)

This photo shows patches featuring a unicorn representing LGBT service members on sale during Kyiv Pride Park, a charity and educational event that traditionally opens the capital's Pride on the eve of the Equality March, in Kyiv on June 14, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP)

Stade Français' New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow (L) is tackled by La Rochelle's French scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec (2nd L) during the French Top14 rugby union play-off match between Stade Francais Paris and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at the Jean-Bouin Stadium in Paris on June 14, 2026. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)

Japan's defender #21 Hiroki Ito kicks the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)

La Rochelle's French centre Jules Favre scores a try during the French Top14 rugby union play-off match between Stade Francais Paris and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at the Jean-Bouin Stadium in Paris on June 14, 2026. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)

Japan's midfielder #13 Keito Nakamura (R) fights for the ball with Netherlands' defender #22 Denzel Dumfries during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)