WALVIS BAY, 15 October 2026 - The Municipality of Walvis Bay has installed 113 off-grid solar-powered streetlights at Farm 37 Portion 10 at a cost of N$6.1 million. (Photo contributed)

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, pictured with the Russian Ambassador, along with the Congo ambassador, Lauria Nguele Makoulet, while touring exhibitors’ stalls at the inaugural Diplomatic Corps Fair in Windhoek on Friday. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Pictured seated, from left, are Dean and Ambassador of the Republic of Congo, Lauria Nguele Makoulet; Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi; and Acting Executive Director in the Ministry, Julia Imene Chanduru, at the inaugural Diplomatic Corps Fair underway in Windhoek, attended by regional governors and community members. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with the beneficiaries of the prefabricated houses that she sponsored, from left Johana Kambwela from Kilimanjaro, and Menesia Ngunovandu (right), from 8ste Laan (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2026 - The Roads Authority (RA) says no road project has been abandoned and outstanding sections of ongoing projects will continue, subject to annual funding availability. RA chief executive officer Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua issued the notice on Friday after road users, regional councils and communities raised concerns about the pace of road construction. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - Deputy Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Theresia Brandt. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - European Union Ambassador to Namibia, Anna Beatriz Martins. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - Participants pictured during the Roundtable on Trade, Investment and Decent Work at Hilton Hotel on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

(261017) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, inspects Jifu community in Wuhou District of Chengdu City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 15, 2026. Wang made an inspection tour in Chengdu, Deyang and the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province from Oct. 13 to 16. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

(261017) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, visits a secondary school in Sertar County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 14, 2026. Wang made an inspection tour in Chengdu, Deyang and the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province from Oct. 13 to 16. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

(261017) -- GUIYANG, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The elderly dance at a senior care facility in Wudang District of Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Oct. 16, 2026. In recent years, Guizhou has been continuously improving its elderly care service system, with many places upgrading community-based elderly care service stations to provide heartwarming services such as community meal aid, free health consultations, and cultural and recreational activities. (Photo by Yuan Fuhong/Xinhua)

(261017) -- GUIYANG, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The elderly participate in a fun game at a community of Wudang District in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Oct. 16, 2026. In recent years, Guizhou has been continuously improving its elderly care service system, with many places upgrading community-based elderly care service stations to provide heartwarming services such as community meal aid, free health consultations, and cultural and recreational activities. (Photo by Yuan Fuhong/Xinhua)

(261017) -- GUIYANG, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The elderly dine at a community canteen of Ximen Street in Kaili City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Oct. 17, 2026. In recent years, Guizhou has been continuously improving its elderly care service system, with many places upgrading community-based elderly care service stations to provide heartwarming services such as community meal aid, free health consultations, and cultural and recreational activities. (Photo by Cai Xingwen/Xinhua)

(261017) -- JEREZ, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Valentin Debise (L) of EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory competes during the Race 1 of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship Spanish Round in Jerez, Spain, Oct. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

(261017) -- JEREZ, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Valentin Debise (C) of EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory competes during the Race 1 of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship Spanish Round in Jerez, Spain, Oct. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

(261017) -- JEREZ, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Valentin Debise (L) of EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory competes during the Race 1 of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship Spanish Round in Jerez, Spain, Oct. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)