SWAKOPMUND, 15 JULY 2026 - Grootfontein Municipality Public Relations Officer Luke Salomo was among the attendees of the break away session on the importance of journalist/communicators’ relationship at the Effective Communicators Conference at Swakopmund on Wednesday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

PRETORIA, 20 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa co-chair the Fourth Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria on Friday, 17 July. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - The Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) started in Swakopmund on Wednesday. The conference, hosted by the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, runs from 14 to 17 July under the theme “Communication Reconsidered: A driving force for constant progress.” (Photo: Contributed)

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - Vice President of the Institute Public Relations in Nigeria and Chairperson of the WPRF/APRA 2026 Planning Committee Professor Emmanuel Dandaura who was part of the special APRA panel discussion, an opening event for the Effective Communicators Conference taking place in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - Communications professional and author Dr Omoniyi Ibietan moderating a special APRA Panel Discussion, an opening event for the Effective Communicators Conference taking place in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - A special APRA Panel Discussion including Director of Commercial for Zambia’s Zaffico Pic Irene Lungu, Vice President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Professor Emmanuel Dandaura and PetroFund Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Shoki Kandjimi, with moderator Communications professional and author Dr Omoniyi Ibietan. The discussion was an opening event for the Effective Communicators Conference taking place in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 14 July 2026 - Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) News Editor Maggy Thomas and Senior Sub-editor Angie Brandt pictured with information officers from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, following a training session held on the sidelines of the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) at The Dome in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 July 2026 – Ministry of Finance Deputy Director for Legal Support and Compliance Amalia Shikongo. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

(260716) -- ATLANTA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Anthony Gordon (C) of England breaks through during the semifinal match between Argentina and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(260716) -- ATLANTA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Djed Spence (R) of England vies with Enzo Fernandez of Argentina during the semifinal match between Argentina and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(260716) -- ATLANTA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cristian Romero (bottom) of Argentina vies with Djed Spence of England during the semifinal match between Argentina and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(260716) -- ATLANTA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Giuliano Simeone (C) of Argentina vies with Jude Bellingham of England during the semifinal match between Argentina and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(260716) -- ATLANTA, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Giuliano Simeone (C) of Argentina comforts Anthony Gordon of England during the semifinal match between Argentina and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

An Argentina fan reacts during a watch party for the 2026 World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina in Miami Beach, Florida, on July 15, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)

Austrian actor Philipp Hochmair (Jedermann) and Roxane Duran perform during a rehearsal for the play "Jedermann" by Hugo von Hofmannsthal at Salzburg's Cathedral Square (Domplatz) in Salzburg, Austria, on July 15, 2026, as preparations are underway for the 2026 edition of the Salzburger Festspiele, the city's festival for opera, drama and concerts. The Salzburg Festival 2026 edition will take place July 17 to August 30, 2026. (Photo by BARBARA GINDL / APA / AFP) / Austria OUT

Argentina fans react during a watch party for the 2026 World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina in Miami Beach, Florida, on July 15, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)