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 for the Pacto Historico party, Ivan Cepeda, hold posters of him during the closing rally of his campaign in Bogota on June 13, 2026. Colombia will hold the runoff presidential election on June 21. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

(COMBO) This combination of file photos created on June 13, 2026, shows Uruguay's midfielder Federico Valverde in Montevideo, on September 6, 2024 (L); and Saudi Arabia's midfielder #10 Salem al-Dawsari in Al-Rayyan on January 21, 2024. Saudi Arabia and Uruguay will meet in a 2026 World Cup Group H football match at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Eitan ABRAMOVICH / AFP)

Supporters of Colombia's presidential candidate for the Pacto Historico party Ivan Cepeda, attend the closing rally of his campaign in Bogota on June 13, 2026. Colombia will hold the runoff presidential election on June 21. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

Supporters of Colombia's presidential candidate for the Pacto Historico party Ivan Cepeda, attend the closing rally of his campaign in Bogota on June 13, 2026. Colombia will hold the runoff presidential election on June 21. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

Colombia's presidential candidate for the Pacto Historico party Ivan Cepeda (L) looks on during his closing campaign rally in Bogota on June 13, 2026. Colombia will hold the runoff presidential election on June 21. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

(COMBO) This combination of file photos created on June 13, 2026 shows New Zealand's forward Chris Wood in Ar-Rayyan on June 14, 2022 (L); and Iran's forward #09 Mehdi Taremi in Doha on November 29, 2022 (L). Iran will meet New Zealand in a 2026 World Cup Group G football match at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR and Fadel SENNA / AFP)

Colombia's presidential candidate for the Pacto Historico party Ivan Cepeda waves during his closing campaign rally in Bogota on June 13, 2026. Colombia will hold the runoff presidential election on June 21. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

Sweden's defender #03 Victor Lindelof gives a press conference on the eve of Sweden's 2026 World Cup football tournament Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)