SWAKOPMUND, 22 October 2026 - The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) returned to Swakopmund on Thursday after a two-year hiatus, aiming to bring together businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to explore trade, investment and industrial development opportunities. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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NKURENKURU, 22 October 2026 - Deputy Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Theresia Brandt, Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo and other leaders on Thursday visited land allocated by the Nkurenkuru Town Council for the Ministry of Justice’s regional office. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 22 OCT (NAMPA) – Readi Bites butchery continues operating and producing meat products despite ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) restrictions. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

OPUWO, 22 October 2026 - Independent consultant Sybil Ferris presents key provisions of the Draft Micro-Credentials Policy during a NQA stakeholder consultation in Opuwo on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

RUNDU, 23 March 2026 - A serene afternoon view of a boat jetty along the banks of the Kavango River in Rundu. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NCAMANGORO/RUNDU, 23 March 2026 – Government tightens restrictions on livestock movement and marketing as Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) impacts livelihoods in the Southern and Zambezi regions. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

RUNDU, 23 March 2026 - Sunbeams illuminate the riverbanks and floodplains of the Kavango River as day turns to evening. (Photo by: Uakutura kambaekua) NAMPA

(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city's emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief work while the regional fire and rescue corps has mobilized 347 personnel to the affected areas. (Xinhua)

(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city's emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief work while the regional fire and rescue corps has mobilized 347 personnel to the affected areas. (Xinhua)

(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers arrive in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city's emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief work while the regional fire and rescue corps has mobilized 347 personnel to the affected areas. (Xinhua)

(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city's emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief work while the regional fire and rescue corps has mobilized 347 personnel to the affected areas. (Xinhua)

(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city's emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief work while the regional fire and rescue corps has mobilized 347 personnel to the affected areas. (Xinhua)

(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters arrive at an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city's emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief work while the regional fire and rescue corps has mobilized 347 personnel to the affected areas. (Xinhua)

(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters arrive at an earthquake-hit village in Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city's emergency management bureau. As of 2:25 a.m. Friday, 11 of the injured were in serious condition while 21 sustained minor injuries. Over 300 houses collapsed. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. More than 300 police officers have been dispatched to the epicenter for relief work while the regional fire and rescue corps has mobilized 347 personnel to the affected areas. (Xinhua)

(261023) -- NAGQU, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tents are being set up for quake-affected residents at a primary school in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2026. Sixteen people were killed and 32 others injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the city's emergency management bureau. The damage caused by the quake is being further evaluated, and disaster relief work is underway. Xizang has activated a Level-II earthquake disaster emergency response, according to the regional emergency command center. (Xinhua)