SWAKOPMUND, 11 July 2025 - Namibia emerged as the standout performer in the 2026 African country rankings, surging from 15th to 3rd place, largely driven by a favorable tax environment and improvements in other key areas. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA.

SWAKOPMUND, 11 June 2026 -Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa (far right), Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses (far left) photographed with ODEC management and staff and other political leaders during the unveiling of the Open Doors Education Centre (ODEC) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme in Swakopmund on Thursday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Namibia has released its Impact Assessment Report on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) in Windhoek on Thursday, an event commissioned by the Executive Director and Director General at the National Planning Commission, along with Jane Matsubara, JICA advisor; Mustafa Sakr, the Head, Trade and Market Unit at AUDA; and Akihiro Hoshino, Japan International Agency Resident Representative. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Namibia has released its Impact Assessment Report on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) in Windhoek on Thursday, an event commissioned by the Executive Director and Director General at the National Planning Commission, along with Jane Matsubara, JICA advisor; Mustafa Sakr, the Head, Trade and Market Unit at AUDA; and Akihiro Hoshino, Japan International Agency Resident Representative. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (centre), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (second from left), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 June 2026 - Former first lady, Monica Geingos. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 10 June 2026 - Delegates attending the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) Elective Congress in Walvis Bay. The three-day congress will conclude with a the election of a new leadership to guide the association for the next term. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

The Bank of Japan headquarters building (C) is seen in Tokyo on June 15, 2026. The Bank of Japan is scheduled to hold a two-day policy meeting from June 15. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)

Sweden's midfielder #18 Yasin Ayari celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

Sweden's midfielder #18 Yasin Ayari celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

France's mixed martial artist Ciryl Gane walks through the White House before his heavyweight interim title bout with Brazil's mixed martial artist Alex Pereira, during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)

France's mixed martial artist Ciryl Gane walks through the White House before his heavyweight interim title bout with Brazil's mixed martial artist Alex Pereira, during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)

Eshan Malinga of Sri Lanka drops Sherfane Rutherford of West Indies during the third Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

Brazil's mixed martial artist Alex Pereira walks through the Grand Foyer of the White House before his heavyweight interim title bout with France's mixed martial artist Ciryl Gane, during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)

Brazil's mixed martial artist Alex Pereira walks through the Grand Foyer of the White House before his heavyweight interim title bout with France's mixed martial artist Ciryl Gane, during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)