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

13 June 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Duesseldorf: Baerbel Bas, Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, holds up a jersey at the SPD's state delegates' conference in North Rhine-Westphalia following the election of Jochen Ott as the party's top candidate for the 2027 state election, bearing the inscription: "Jochen Ott 7 Team NRW." Photo: Thomas Banneyer/dpa

13 June 2026, Lower Saxony, Brettorf: People are sitting in the street, blocking access to the so-called "Sturmfest der Generation Deutschland." Representatives of the Young Republicans from New York are visiting the so-called "Sturmfest der Generation Deutschland." Photo: Lars Penning/dpa

13 June 2026, Lower Saxony, Brettorf: Police officers stand in front of people who are sitting down to block a street used as an access route to the so-called "Sturmfest" of Generation Germany. Representatives of the Young Republicans from New York are visiting the so-called "Sturmfest" of Generation Germany. Photo: Lars Penning/dpa

13 June 2026, Saxony-Anhalt, Wernigerode: Armin Willingmann, Saxony-Anhalt's lead candidate for the 2026 state election, is presenting the campaign for the upcoming state election at a press conference held by the SPD Saxony-Anhalt. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa

13 June 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Medebach: A Fuchs armored personnel carrier is blocking off a street in the city center for the Bundeswehr's ceremonial oath-taking ceremony. Recruits from the 21st Armored Brigade in Ahlen and Unna are taking their oath of service. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

13 June 2026, Brandenburg, Eberswalde: A participant in the "Many Colors - One Us" Christopher Street Day event holds up a sign. Around 1,000 people demonstrated for tolerance and diversity at the Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Eberswalde. The event, held under the slogan "Many Colors - One Us," was accompanied by a counter-demonstration by far-right extremists. According to police, both gatherings proceeded peacefully. Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa

13 June 2026, Brandenburg, Eberswalde: About 1,000 people demonstrated for tolerance at Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Eberswalde, where police security was stepped up. The event was accompanied by a far-right counter-demonstration with about 50 participants. According to police, both gatherings proceeded peacefully. Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa

13 June 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Medebach: The recruits march to the site where the Bundeswehr's ceremonial oath-taking ceremony is taking place. Recruits from Tank Brigade 21 in Ahlen and Unna take their oath of service. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa