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) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 19, 2026 shows the autumn scenery in the Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

(261019) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 19, 2026 shows the autumn scenery in the Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

(261019) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 19, 2026 shows the autumn scenery in the Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

(261019) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes photos of autumn scenery in the Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok, Oct. 19, 2026. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

(261019) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman crosses the street in the Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok, Oct. 19, 2026. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

(261019) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A mother and her kid walk along a street in the Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok, Oct. 19, 2026. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

(261019) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 19, 2026 shows a small public garden in the Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. (Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua)

(261019) -- PARIS, Oct. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists gather in front of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, Oct. 19, 2026. In Paris, the entrance to the Louvre Museum was blocked by student protesters on Monday morning, French daily Le Parisien reported, citing the museum's management and two trade unions. According to the trade union General Confederation of Labour, the museum would remain closed at least until noon. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)