WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 23 October 2026 - The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will slaughter cattle from its own feedlots on 27 and 28 October, with all beef going to the domestic market. The two-day operation is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure Circular v8 of 2026 issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. (Photo: Contributed)

OPUWO, 25 October 2026 - Veld fires in Etosha National Park have been contained, with firefighting teams remaining on standby. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Opposition leader McHenry Venaani addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba sits with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Former Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi addressing mourners at the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2024 – Ndapanda Pohamba flanked by four other siblings during the memorial service of their late mother, Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2026 – Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa addresses mourners during the memorial service of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

(261026) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit a photo exhibition marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, in Abuja, Nigeria, Oct. 23, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: African countries host photo exhibition marking Taiwan's restoration to China" (Xinhua/Liu Jiaqi)

(261026) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit a photo exhibition marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Oct. 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: African countries host photo exhibition marking Taiwan's restoration to China" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(261026) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano visits a photo exhibition marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, in Maputo, Mozambique, Oct. 25, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: African countries host photo exhibition marking Taiwan's restoration to China" (Xinhua/Leng Ruijie)

(261026) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit a photo exhibition marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Oct. 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: African countries host photo exhibition marking Taiwan's restoration to China" (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)

(261026) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Erastus Mwencha, former deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission, addresses the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 23, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: African countries host photo exhibition marking Taiwan's restoration to China" (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

The German flag flying in front of the Reichstag building is reflected in the window of the Paul-Loebe-Haus parliamentary complex in Berlin on October 26, 2026. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)

(FILES) This portrait dated November 24, 1986, shows the French writer Rene Belletto, who won the 1986 Prix Femina for his novel "L'Enfer", published by P.O.L. Writer Rene Belletto, a prominent figure in contemporary crime and fantasy fiction and the author of more than twenty books, passed away on October 25, 2026 at the age of 81, his publisher, P.O.L., announced to AFP on October 26. (Photo by PHILIPPE BOUCHON / AFP)

A banner advertises the portrait of former German chancellor Angela Merkel, on display at Berlin's Bode museum on October 26, 2026. The portrait, which has been a magnet for museum goers, will be on display at the museum until January 2027. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)