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

A South African football supporter reacts during the national anthem as he watches the live broadcast of the opening football match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa, at Kitcheners in Braamfontein, in Johannesburg, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by WIKUS DE WET / AFP)

Pope Leo XIV waves during a Holy mass at the Gran Canaria Stadium in Las Palmas on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria on June 11, 2026. Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain June 6-12 with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, where he will meet with migrants and organisations dedicated to helping them. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)

(FILES) Benfica’s coach Jose Mourinho attends a press conference at Benfica Campus, training ground in Seixal, outskirts of Lisbon, on November 4, 2025, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League league phase football match against Bayer Leverkusen. Real Madrid officially announced on June 11, 2026, the return of Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, thirteen years after he left the club, this time on a three-season deal running until 2029. His signing had been considered a done deal for days, after Florentino Perez was re-elected as Real Madrid's president (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

(FILES) Benfica’s coach Jose Mourinho reacts during a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match against Real Madrid at Benfica Campus in Seixal, outskirts of Lisbon, on February 16, 2026. Real Madrid officially announced on June 11, 2026, the return of Portuguese coach JosE Mourinho, thirteen years after he left the club, this time on a three-season deal running until 2029. His signing had been considered a done deal for days, after Florentino Perez was re-elected as Real Madrid's president (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Italian singer Andrea Bocelli and South Korean-American singer and songwriter Ejae perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Rodrigo OROPEZA / AFP)

France's goalkeeper #01 Brice Samba (R) speaks to the media ahead of a training session during the 2026 World Cup football tournament at Bentley University in Waltham, Boston on June 11, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France's goalkeeper #01 Brice Samba (R) speaks to the media ahead of a training session during the 2026 World Cup football tournament at Bentley University in Waltham, Boston on June 11, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Pope Leo XIV waves during a Holy mass at the Gran Canaria Stadium in Las Palmas on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria on June 11, 2026. Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain June 6-12 with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, where he will meet with migrants and organisations dedicated to helping them. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)