SWAKOPMUND, 11 September 2026 - National Planning Commission Director General Ambassador Kaire Mbuende, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, Chief Regional Officer Sam Ntelamo and other regional leaders among beneficiaries at the Erongo Governor’s Fish Consumption Promotion Project in Swakopmund. (Photo contributed)

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - Petrol and diesel price rises pushed Windhoek's inflation to 5.9% in August 2026, above the national rate of 5.0%, Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said recently. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 13 September 2026 - Liberation struggle veteran, former Robben Island prisoner, and lifelong workers' rights advocate Helao Joseph Shityuwete was laid to rest at the Gammams Cemetery in Pionierspark, Windhoek, on Sunday following a state funeral. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Vipers and Keetmanshoop Rams Rugby Clubs players (in blue/dark blue and white, blue and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans Rugby Clubs players while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

(FILES) River Plate's new coach, Marcelo Gallardo, waves to fans after his presentation for a second period to lead the football team at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on August 5, 2024. Argentine coach Marcelo Gallardo, a multiple-time champion with River Plate, will lead the Ecuador national team in the 2030 World Cup qualifiers, the Ecuadorian Soccer Federation announced on September 13, 2026. (Photo by Juan MABROMATA / AFP)

(FILES) River Plate's coach Marcelo Gallardo looks on during the Argentine Professional Football League tournament match against Racing Club at the Presidente Peron stadium in Avellaneda, on October 23, 2022. Argentine coach Marcelo Gallardo, a multiple-time champion with River Plate, will lead the Ecuador national team in the 2030 World Cup qualifiers, the Ecuadorian Soccer Federation announced on September 13, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

(FILES) River Plate's head coach Marcelo Gallardo gestures during the Argentine Professional Football League 2026 Apertura Tournament match between River Plate and Banfield at the Mas Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on February 26, 2026. Argentine coach Marcelo Gallardo, a multiple-time champion with River Plate, will lead the Ecuador national team in the 2030 World Cup qualifiers, the Ecuadorian Soccer Federation announced on September 13, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

(FILES) River Plate head coach Marcelo Gallardo gestures during the 2024 Argentine Professional Football League tournament match between Boca Juniors and River Plate at the Alberto Jose Armando 'La Bombonera' stadium, in Buenos Aires on September 21, 2024. Argentine coach Marcelo Gallardo, a multiple-time champion with River Plate, will lead the Ecuador national team in the 2030 World Cup qualifiers, the Ecuadorian Soccer Federation announced on September 13, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

(260914) -- BUDAPEST, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban speaks at a press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 14, 2026. Hungary and Germany agreed on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation and open a new chapter in their relations, following talks between Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Budapest. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

(260914) -- BUDAPEST, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (L) and Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban attend a press conference after their meeting in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 14, 2026. Hungary and Germany agreed on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation and open a new chapter in their relations, following talks between Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Budapest. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

(260914) -- BUDAPEST, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks at a press conference with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 14, 2026. Hungary and Germany agreed on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation and open a new chapter in their relations, following talks between Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Budapest. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

(260914) -- AMMAN, Sept. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah speaks during an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Amman, Jordan, Sept. 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Jordanian king's visit to China opens new avenues for practical cooperation, says minister" (Xinhua/He Yiping)