/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

This photograph shows oak barrels in the wine cellar during the grape harvest at the Bollinger Champagne House’s vineyard in Ay, northeastern France, on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Jean-Christophe VERHAEGEN / AFP)

This photograph shows the coat of arms of the British Crown, reading « By appointment to HM King Charles III - Purveyors of champagne - Champagne Bollinger - Ay, France » at the Bollinger Champagne House’s vineyard in Ay, northeastern France, on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Jean-Christophe VERHAEGEN / AFP)

This photograph shows a “Champagne Bollinger” sign and the coat of arms of the British Crown at the Bollinger Champagne House’s vineyard in Ay, northeastern France, on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Jean-Christophe VERHAEGEN / AFP)

This photograph shows a “Champagne Bollinger” sign on a building facade at the Bollinger Champagne House’s vineyard in Ay, northeastern France, on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Jean-Christophe VERHAEGEN / AFP)

This photograph shows a “Champagne Bollinger” logo at the Bollinger Champagne House’s vineyard in Ay, northeastern France, on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Jean-Christophe VERHAEGEN / AFP)

(FILES) Bayern Munich's German midfielder #10 Jamal Musiala plays the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, on May 9, 2026. Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala was taken off the pitch after collapsing in a pre-season friendly on August 18, 2026, three days after a similar incident in Munich. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)

Sweden Democrats party leader Jimmie Akesson takes off in a giant air balloon depicting his image during his election campaign in Norsborg, near Stockholm, on August 18, 2026, ahead of Sweden’s general election in September. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

Sweden Democrats party leader Jimmie Akesson takes off in a giant air balloon depicting his image during his election campaign in Norsborg, near Stockholm, on August 18, 2026, ahead of Sweden’s general election in September. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)