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

This photograph shows a television monitor broadcasting France's President Emmanuel Macron giving a speech from the Elysee Presidential Palace the day after riots and looting on the sidelines of nationwide protests against the "high cost of living", in Paris on October 18, 2026. France's Interior Minister said 1,800 people were arrested in protests across the country on October 17, and 600 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were hurt during clashes. On October 17, 550,000 people took part in demonstrations against the high cost of living, including 110,000 in Paris, according to official figures. In many cities across France, the day of protests descended into chaos, marked by clashes and looting. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

This photograph shows a television monitor broadcasting France's President Emmanuel Macron giving a speech from the Elysee Presidential Palace the day after riots and looting on the sidelines of nationwide protests against the "high cost of living", in Paris on October 18, 2026. France's Interior Minister said 1,800 people were arrested in protests across the country on October 17, and 600 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were hurt during clashes. On October 17, 550,000 people took part in demonstrations against the high cost of living, including 110,000 in Paris, according to official figures. In many cities across France, the day of protests descended into chaos, marked by clashes and looting. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

AC Milan's Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim reacts during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Atalanta at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on October 18, 2026. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP)

AC Milan's Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim reacts during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Atalanta at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on October 18, 2026. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP)

Atalanta's Slovenian defender #40 Relja Obric fights for the ball with AC Milan's English midfielder #20 Omari Hutchinson during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Atalanta at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on October 18, 2026. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP)

(261018) -- BOLOGNA, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows violent clashes during protests near the central station of Bologna, Italy. Protests against the rising cost of living turned violent on Saturday in several northern Italian cities, including Milan, Bologna and Turin, leaving dozens of people injured, according to Italian media reports. (Xinhua)

(261018) -- BOLOGNA, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows violent clashes during protests near the central station of Bologna, Italy. Protests against the rising cost of living turned violent on Saturday in several northern Italian cities, including Milan, Bologna and Turin, leaving dozens of people injured, according to Italian media reports. (Xinhua)

(261018) -- BOLOGNA, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows violent clashes during protests near the central station of Bologna, Italy. Protests against the rising cost of living turned violent on Saturday in several northern Italian cities, including Milan, Bologna and Turin, leaving dozens of people injured, according to Italian media reports. (Xinhua)