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

Britain's Dan Evans during his men's singles qualifiers tennis match at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 13, 2026. Former British number one player Dan Evans is to retire from tennis, he announced on June 11, 2026, after this year's Wimbledon. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)

Genesis Magma Racing's German driver André Lotterer poses ahead of the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Le Mans circuit, north-western France on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

Australia celebrate after the dismissal of South Africa's Sinalo Jafta (not pictured) during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

South Africa's Kayla Reyneke (R) walks off after being dismissed by Australia's Alana King (5th L) during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

This photograph shows a party totebag during the Founding Congress of Progressive Netherlands (PRO), a merged party of GroenLinks and the PvdA, in the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Jeroen Jumelet / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT

Australia's Ellyse Perry (bottom C) receives medical assistance during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Dutch politician Jesse Klaver (C) gestures and reacts on stage as he attends the Founding Congress of Progressive Netherlands (PRO), a merged party of GroenLinks and the PvdA, in the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Jeroen Jumelet / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT

South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt leaves after being dismissed during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)