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

The Toyota Racing's car of British driver Mike Conway, Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi and Dutch driver Nyck de Vriestakes a corner during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Le Mans circuit, north-western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

The Ferrari AF Corse's car of Italian driver Alessandro Pier Guidi, British driver James Calado and Italian driver Antonio Giovinazzi takes a corner during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Le Mans circuit, north-western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

The Ferrari AF Corse's car of Italian driver Alessandro Pier Guidi, British driver James Calado and Italian driver Antonio Giovinazzi takes a corner during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Le Mans circuit, north-western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

The Alpine Endurance Racing's car of Portuguese driver António Félix da Costa, French driver Charles Milesi and Ferdinand Habsburg takes a corner during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Le Mans circuit, north-western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

The Alpine Endurance Racing's car of Portuguese driver António Félix da Costa, French driver Charles Milesi and Ferdinand Habsburg takes a corner during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Le Mans circuit, north-western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

The Cadillac Hertz Team Jota's car of Swiss driver Louis Deletraz, British driver Will Stevens and French driver Norman Nato takes car during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Le Mans circuit, north-western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

The BMW M Team WRT's car of Dutch driver Robin Frijns, BMW M Team WRT's German driver René Rast and South African driver Sheldon van der Linde takes a corner during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Le Mans circuit, north-western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

French-Malian actor Issa Doumbia (L) French magician Eric Antoine (C) and Vaimala Chaves (R)pose during a photocall for the TV series "Les traitres" as part of the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in the principality of Monaco on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)