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

Japanese Toyota TR010 Hybrid Hypercar #7 of TOYOTA RACING (LMH) competes during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the motor endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

US Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar #9 of ASTON MARTIN THOR TEAM (LMH) competes during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the motor endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

German BMW M Hybrid V8 Hypercar #15 of BMW M TEAM WRT (LMDh) competes during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the motor endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

Korean Genesis GMR-001-Hypercar #17 of GENESIS MAGMA RACING (LMDh) competes during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the motor endurance racing in Le Mans, western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

Japanese Toyota TR010 Hybrid Hypercar #7 of TOYOTA RACING (LMH) competes during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the motor endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

US Cadillac V-Series.R Hypercar #101 of CADILLAC WTR (LMDh) competes during the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the motor endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists a hold placard featuring India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a protest over alleged irregularities in the country’s major examinations in Hyderabad on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Noah SEELAM / AFP)

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists hold placards during a protest over alleged irregularities in India’s major examinations in Hyderabad on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Noah SEELAM / AFP)