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

14 June 2026, Berlin: People board the ICE train heading to Hamburg at Berlin Central Station. Following a complete renovation, the Hamburg-Berlin rail line has been fully reopened as of today. Photo: Annette Riedl/dpa

14 June 2026, Berlin: An ICE train departs from Berlin Central Station for Hamburg. Following a complete renovation, the Hamburg-Berlin rail line has been fully reopened as of today. Photo: Annette Riedl/dpa

14 June 2026, Berlin: People board the ICE train heading to Hamburg at Berlin Central Station. Following a complete renovation, the Hamburg-Berlin rail line has been fully reopened as of today. Photo: Annette Riedl/dpa

FILED - 28 November 2024, Lower Saxony, Cuxhaven: FILE PHOTO - The passenger ship "Funny Girl" is moored at a pier. A passenger ferry carrying around 60 people that had been stranded off Germany's North Sea island of Heligoland due to a technical defect has reached the mainland port of Cuxhaven after several hours adrift, authorities said. Photo: Helge Toben/dpa

14 June 2026, Berlin: People look at the display at Berlin Central Station as they waiting for the ICE train to Hamburg. Following a complete renovation, the Hamburg-Berlin rail line has been fully reopened as of today. Photo: Annette Riedl/dpa

French actress Jennifer Lauret (L) and French-Algerian actor Kamel Belghazi (R) pose during a photocall for the TV series "Une famille formidable" as part of the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in the principality of Monaco on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

French actress Jennifer Lauret poses during a photocall for the TV series "Une famille formidable" as part of the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in the principality of Monaco on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

French actress Jennifer Lauret poses during a photocall for the TV series "Une famille formidable" as part of the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in the principality of Monaco on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)