TUGUVA, 20 October 2026 - Kavango West Regional Council Chairperson Fillipus Tenga led a delegation to the residence of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba at Tuguva village in the Kavango West Region on Tuesday to offer condolences following the death of Pohamba's spouse, Namibia's second First Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, who passed on Saturday. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - Commuters heading from Okahandja to Windhoek hitch a ride with the seven-seater vehicles at B1 City Station. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 (NAMPA) – Florida Ruhoze Haakuria of Ketungoutji Investment CC, trading as Pukaa Catering Services, confirmed that the restaurant is feeling the impact of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 – The usually bustling Oshetu Kapana Market in Katutura stands unusually quiet following a three-week strain caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions, which have choked the meat supply that drives the market’s local economy. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 – Helmut Angula paying tribute to former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba during a prayer service held in her honour. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

GOBABIS - Ruth Kaukuata-Mbura, Swapo Regional Coordinator for the Omaheke Region (Photo: Contributed)

(261021) -- YEREVAN, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visits the China Pavilion at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, Oct. 19, 2026. Themed "Taking Action for Nature," COP17 runs on Oct. 19-30. During the conference, the China Pavilion will host a series of events, including thematic side events, sessions on local biodiversity conservation initiatives, seminars and an exhibition showcasing China's achievements in biodiversity conservation. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

(261021) -- YEREVAN, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu speaks at the opening ceremony of the China Pavilion at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, Oct. 19, 2026. Themed "Taking Action for Nature," COP17 runs on Oct. 19-30. During the conference, the China Pavilion will host a series of events, including thematic side events, sessions on local biodiversity conservation initiatives, seminars and an exhibition showcasing China's achievements in biodiversity conservation. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

(261021) -- YEREVAN, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Astrid Schomaker, executive secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, speaks at the opening ceremony of the China Pavilion at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, Oct. 19, 2026. Themed "Taking Action for Nature," COP17 runs on Oct. 19-30. During the conference, the China Pavilion will host a series of events, including thematic side events, sessions on local biodiversity conservation initiatives, seminars and an exhibition showcasing China's achievements in biodiversity conservation. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

(261021) -- GAZA, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian artist Haifa Bassam Abu Shamla plays the cello at a cafe near the seaside in Gaza City, on Oct. 4, 2026. TO GO WITH "Letter from Mideast: In Gaza, my cello sings of more than survival" (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

(261021) -- GAZA, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian artist Haifa Bassam Abu Shamla composes music at her residency in Gaza City, on Oct. 4, 2026. TO GO WITH "Letter from Mideast: In Gaza, my cello sings of more than survival" (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police Krissy Barrett (R) speaks alongside Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Mike Bush (L) during a press conference for an update on the attack on Australian politician Helen Haines, in Melbourne on October 21, 2026. The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on October 21, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police Krissy Barrett (R) speaks alongside Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Mike Bush (L) during a press conference for an update on the attack on Australian politician Helen Haines, in Melbourne on October 21, 2026. The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on October 21, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police Mike Bush (L) speaks alongside Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police Krissy Barrett (R) during a press conference for an update on the attack on Australian politician Helen Haines, in Melbourne on October 21, 2026. The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on October 21, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)