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

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - Deputy Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Theresia Brandt. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - European Union Ambassador to Namibia, Anna Beatriz Martins. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - Participants pictured during the Roundtable on Trade, Investment and Decent Work at Hilton Hotel on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

(261017) -- BRATISLAVA, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2026 shows a vineyard in Modra, Slovakia. Modra is a historic town in western Slovakia, located at the foothills of the Little Carpathians, about 30 kilometers from Bratislava. The town is renowned for its traditional wine culture and distinctive folk pottery. (Xinhua/Liu Haodong)

(261017) -- BRATISLAVA, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2026 shows pottery pieces displayed in a pottery workshop in Modra, Slovakia. Modra is a historic town in western Slovakia, located at the foothills of the Little Carpathians, about 30 kilometers from Bratislava. The town is renowned for its traditional wine culture and distinctive folk pottery. (Xinhua/Liu Haodong)

(261017) -- BRATISLAVA, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2026 shows a woman cycling in Modra, Slovakia. Modra is a historic town in western Slovakia, located at the foothills of the Little Carpathians, about 30 kilometers from Bratislava. The town is renowned for its traditional wine culture and distinctive folk pottery. (Xinhua/Liu Haodong)

(261017) -- BRATISLAVA, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2026 shows a pottery workshop in Modra, Slovakia. Modra is a historic town in western Slovakia, located at the foothills of the Little Carpathians, about 30 kilometers from Bratislava. The town is renowned for its traditional wine culture and distinctive folk pottery. (Xinhua/Liu Haodong)

(261017) -- BELGRADE, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants pose for a group photo during the Serbian regional competition of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, Oct. 16, 2026. Young innovators from China and several European countries gathered in Belgrade on Friday for the Serbian regional competition of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition, showcasing projects aimed at addressing real-world challenges through science and technology. (Zhejiang University/Handout via Xinhua)

(261017) -- BELGRADE, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant presents a project during the Serbian regional competition of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, Oct. 16, 2026. Young innovators from China and several European countries gathered in Belgrade on Friday for the Serbian regional competition of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition, showcasing projects aimed at addressing real-world challenges through science and technology. (Zhejiang University/Handout via Xinhua)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a rally hosted by Forever Canadian on Canadian Unity at the Edmonton Expo Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on October 16, 2026. Alberta voters decide next week if they want the oil-rich province to begin the process of separating from Canada, a pivotal test for the country as it confronts a hostile United States. (Photo by Megan Albu / AFP)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a rally hosted by Forever Canadian on Canadian Unity at the Edmonton Expo Center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on October 16, 2026. Alberta voters decide next week if they want the oil-rich province to begin the process of separating from Canada, a pivotal test for the country as it confronts a hostile United States. (Photo by Megan Albu / AFP)