SWAKOPMUND, 19 June 2026 - Youth delegates gathered at the multipurpose centre in Swakopmund in January 2026 for the third National Youth Council of Namibia general assembly. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 23 October 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Netumbo officially inaugurates the Swakopmund International Expo at Swakopmund. (Photo contributed)

NKURENKURU, 23 October 2026 - Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo met with stakeholders in Nkurenkuru on Thursday to discuss the current status and future of the region’s cattle market. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 22 October 2026 – Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Year Budget Review for the 2026/27 financial year in the National Assembly on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 22 October 2026 – Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Year Budget Review for the 2026/27 financial year in the National Assembly on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 22 October 2026 - Cuba's Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 22 October 2026 - The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) returned to Swakopmund on Thursday after a two-year hiatus, aiming to bring together businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to explore trade, investment and industrial development opportunities. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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(261023) -- TEL AVIV, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Hatikva Market in Tel Aviv as part of his election campaign, Oct. 22, 2026. The general elections for Israel's Knesset, the country's parliament, will be held on Oct. 27. (Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua)

(261023) -- TEL AVIV, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Hatikva Market in Tel Aviv as part of his election campaign, Oct. 22, 2026. The general elections for Israel's Knesset, the country's parliament, will be held on Oct. 27. (Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua)

(261023) -- MODIIN, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gadi Eisenkot, former Israeli military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, attends a campaign event in the central Israeli city of Modiin, Oct. 21, 2026. The general elections for Israel's Knesset, the country's parliament, will be held on Oct. 27. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

(261023) -- MODIIN, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gadi Eisenkot, former Israeli military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, attends a campaign event in the central Israeli city of Modiin, Oct. 21, 2026. The general elections for Israel's Knesset, the country's parliament, will be held on Oct. 27. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

(261023) -- PRETORIA, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a briefing reception on China's zero-tariff treatment for African countries in Pretoria, South Africa, Oct. 22, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese embassy reception highlights opportunities from zero-tariff treatment for South African exports" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(261023) -- PRETORIA, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- South African Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau speaks during a briefing reception on China's zero-tariff treatment for African countries in Pretoria, South Africa, Oct. 22, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese embassy reception highlights opportunities from zero-tariff treatment for South African exports" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(261023) -- PRETORIA, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng speaks during a briefing reception on China's zero-tariff treatment for African countries in Pretoria, South Africa, Oct. 22, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese embassy reception highlights opportunities from zero-tariff treatment for South African exports" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(261023) -- WARSAW, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A snow leopard cub is pictured at Warsaw Zoo in Warsaw, Poland, on International Day of the Snow Leopard, Oct. 23, 2026. Three snow leopard cubs born at the Warsaw zoo in July made their outdoor debut on this year's International Day of the Snow Leopard. International Day of the Snow Leopard is observed annually on Oct. 23 to raise awareness of the conservation of the endangered species and its mountain habitat. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)