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

Slovakia's prime minister Robert Fico (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2nd L) inspect a military guard of honour at Bratislava’s castle in Bratislava, Slovakia, on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)

Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin (C), Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) and President of the Council of State of Geneva Anne Hiltpold pose upon arrival for a meeting ahead of the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France, on June 15, 2026. A G7 summit is set to take place June 15 to 17 in the French town of Evian-les-Bains near Switzerland and it will be attended by country leaders as well as the EU's foreign policy chief and ministers from Brazil, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. (Photo by LAURENT GILLIERON / POOL / AFP)

Slovakia's prime minister Robert Fico (C-L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C-R) inspect a military guard of honour at Bratislava’s castle in Bratislava, Slovakia, on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)

Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin (R) and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pose upon arrival for a bilateral meeting ahead of the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France, on June 15, 2026. A G7 summit is set to take place June 15 to 17 in the French town of Evian-les-Bains near Switzerland and it will be attended by country leaders as well as the EU's foreign policy chief and ministers from Brazil, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. (Photo by LAURENT GILLIERON / POOL / AFP)

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a press conference at Downing Street in central London on June 15, 2026, to announce government action to protect children online. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / POOL / AFP)

Lebanese soldiers man a checkpoint beside a Hezbollah flag at the entrance to Nabatieh on June 15, 2026. The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran's nuclear programme. Washington and Islamabad said the agreement was to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland, signalling what would be a major breakthrough to ending months of war that have taken thousands of lives and roiled energy markets. (Photo by Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP) /

Lebanese soldiers man a checkpoint at the entrance to Nabatieh on June 15, 2026. The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran's nuclear programme. Washington and Islamabad said the agreement was to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland, signalling what would be a major breakthrough to ending months of war that have taken thousands of lives and roiled energy markets. (Photo by MAHMOUD ZAYYAT / AFP) /

(FILES) This photo illustration shows a mobile phone screen displaying the icons for the social networking apps Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, taken in Manchester on March 22, 2018. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on June 15, 2026 announced a forthcoming ban on social media for all children under the age of 16. Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Starmer said that "the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16". (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)