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

Young men perform bike tricks during "BRUDNY PES" (dirty dog), a multi-genre music festival independent music and street culture, at the Dovzhenko Film Studio in Kyiv on June 13, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The festival will raffle off a car for donations in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. All funds raised will go toward purchasing drones. Since 2023, the festival has partnered with the "Khvostati" animal shelter, selecting a new dog each year to serve as the festival’s mascot. Its photo is featured on the main poster, and seeks to find it a home. (Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP)

Festival-goers dance during "BRUDNY PES" (dirty dog), a multi-genre music festival independent music and street culture, at the Dovzhenko Film Studio in Kyiv on June 13, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The festival will raffle off a car for donations in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. All funds raised will go toward purchasing drones. Since 2023, the festival has partnered with the "Khvostati" animal shelter, selecting a new dog each year to serve as the festival’s mascot. Its photo is featured on the main poster, and seeks to find it a home. (Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP)

Festival-goers walk near the entrance during "BRUDNY PES" (dirty dog), a multi-genre music festival independent music and street culture, at the Dovzhenko Film Studio in Kyiv on June 13, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The festival will raffle off a car for donations in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. All funds raised will go toward purchasing drones. Since 2023, the festival has partnered with the "Khvostati" animal shelter, selecting a new dog each year to serve as the festival’s mascot. Its photo is featured on the main poster, and seeks to find it a home. (Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP)

Young men perform bike tricks during "BRUDNY PES" (dirty dog), a multi-genre music festival independent music and street culture, at the Dovzhenko Film Studio in Kyiv on June 13, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The festival will raffle off a car for donations in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. All funds raised will go toward purchasing drones. Since 2023, the festival has partnered with the "Khvostati" animal shelter, selecting a new dog each year to serve as the festival’s mascot. Its photo is featured on the main poster, and seeks to find it a home. (Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP)

UFC President and CEO Dana White (L) holds the jersey of Travis Pastrana alongside Pastrana (R) following a motorcycle jump performance, ahead of Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Alex Brandon / POOL / AFP)

Stunt performers line up next to members of the US military after performing a motorcylcle jump, ahead of Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Alex Brandon / POOL / AFP)

Stunt performers do a motorcycle jump, ahead of Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Alex Brandon / POOL / AFP)

Japan's defender #04 Kou Itakura (C) looks on under heat lamps as they walk with teammates on the pitch at Dallas Stadium on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football tournament Group F football match against Netherlands in Dallas on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)