WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 - Veteran diplomat Tuliameni Kalomoh expresses deep grief over the passing of former First Lady Penexupifo Pohamba. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 October 2026 — Former Cabinet Minister Ben Amathila, along with other politicians, diplomats, and family friends, joined former President Hifikepunye Pohamba on Sunday to pay tribute following the passing of his wife, former First Lady Penexupifo Pohamba, who died in Windhoek on Saturday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 October 2026 — A candle-lighting vigil was carried out today by politicians and diplomats in mourning of former First Lady Penexupifo Pohamba, who passed away in Windhoek on Saturday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

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

(261019) -- BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alumni take part in a commemorative event at the Liangxiang campus of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2026. A series of events are held on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(261019) -- BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alumni pose for photos in front of the library at the Liangxiang campus of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2026. A series of events are held on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(261019) -- BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 19, 2026 shows a view at the Liangxiang campus of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in Beijing, capital of China. A series of events are held on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(261019) -- BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alumni pose for photos at the Liangxiang campus of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2026. A series of events are held on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(261019) -- BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An alumnus poses for photos at the Liangxiang campus of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2026. A series of events are held on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(261019) -- BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alumni pose for photos in front of the library at the Liangxiang campus of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2026. A series of events are held on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev tries a backpack as Russian athletes, who will participate in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, and sports officials get official outfits at the Bosco equipment center in Moscow on October 19, 2026. (Photo by TATYANA MAKEYEVA / AFP)

(FILES) Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 24, 2026. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on October 19, 2026, that Israel will not hesitate to strike its enemies at a moment's notice, eight days before a tight election and following his warnings to Iran. Netanyahu said he spoke to the commander of an unspecified base and saw Israel's "capability to strike our enemies the moment it is required". (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)