/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Jacqueline Juliana Rukamba, a former principal at Khoichas Primary School in the Karas region, significantly contributed to Namibia's independence, particularly in education, during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – Gaob Salomon Josephat Witbooi, former Namibian ambassador to Zambia, reflected on the southern region's contribution to Namibia's struggle for independence during a discussion with Nampa's team. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 15 August 2026 - South Africa’s Kelsey Jade van Schoor (in green) during the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek. She was crowned the overall champion of the 2026 women’s category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

17 August 2026, Bavaria, Munich: FILE PHOTO - A Vietnam Airlines Boeing Dreamliner takes off from Munich Airport bound for Hanoi. On Saturday, an aircraft with the same flight number, VN34, encountered difficulties during takeoff. Photo: Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa

(260819) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The combination of the Chang'e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket is transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 19, 2026. The Chang'e-7 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The combination of the Chang'e-7 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Wednesday to the launching area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, the CMSA said. The lunar probe and rocket had arrived at the launch site in April and July, respectively, and have since completed assembly and testing. The CMSA said all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and the functional checks, joint test and propellant filling will be carried out before the launch as scheduled. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

(260819) -- CANBERRA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Tony Weber, chief executive of Australia's Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), receiving an interview with Xinhua in Canberra, Australia, Aug. 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Chinese cars win confidence of Australian consumers: head of top auto industry body" (Xinhua/Zhang Shuhui)

India's Ravindra Jadeja bowls during the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha (L) plays a shot during the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

India's Prasidh Krishna (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella during the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

India's Prasidh Krishna (R) celebrates with captain Shubman Gill (L) after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella during the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella (L) plays a shot as India's captain Shubman Gill looks on during the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)