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

Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez waves during a training session for the 2026 FIFA World Cup football tournament at Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City on June 12, 2026. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Morocco's goalkeeper #01 Yassine Bounou takes part in a training session at The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey on June 12, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Brazil and Morocco. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

(L-R) Argentina's goalkeepers Santiago Beltran, Geronimo Rulli, and Emiliano Martinez take part in a training session for the 2026 FIFA World Cup football tournament at Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City on June 12, 2026. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Argentina's goalkeeper #23 Emiliano Martinez (L) blocks a ball during a training session for the 2026 FIFA World Cup football tournament at Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City on June 12, 2026. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

British actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje arrives for the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

British actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje arrives for the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

France's forward #12 Bradley Barcola (C) takes part in a training session at Bentley University, the team's base camp, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament in Waltham, near Boston, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France's forward #09 Marcus Thuram (R) and France's defender #02 Malo Gusto (L) take part in a training session at Bentley University, the team's base camp, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament in Waltham, near Boston, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)