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

Mixed martial artists Brazil's Diego Lopes and US's Steve Garcia fight in their featherweight bout during the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Two US Marines watch the UFC Freedom 250 event taking place on the South Lawn of the White House from the White House’s Blue Room, in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)

US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and President and CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship Dana White watch mixed martial artists Brazil's Diego Lopes and US's Steve Garcia featherweight bout during the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and President and CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship Dana White watch mixed martial artists Brazil's Diego Lopes and US's Steve Garcia featherweight bout during the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, along with Ultimate Fighting Championship President and CEO Dana White, joined by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. seated behind them, watch mixed martial artists Brazil’s Diego Lopes and US fighter Steve Garcia compete in their featherweight bout during the “UFC Freedom 250” mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, along with Ultimate Fighting Championship President and CEO Dana White, joined by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. seated behind them, watch mixed martial artists Brazil’s Diego Lopes and US fighter Steve Garcia compete in their featherweight bout during the “UFC Freedom 250” mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)