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

(261018) -- JINGDEZHEN, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Porcelain pieces are pictured during the 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 18, 2026. The 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo opened on Sunday in Jingdezhen, famed as the "porcelain capital," attracting more than 1,000 professional buyers from home and abroad. The five-day event showcases several facets of the ceramic industry, including the entire industrial chain, its domestic and international markets and its application of digital technology, all within an exhibition space of 140,000 square meters. (Photo by Shi Weiming/Xinhua)

(261018) -- JINGDEZHEN, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces ceramic works during the 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 18, 2026. The 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo opened on Sunday in Jingdezhen, famed as the "porcelain capital," attracting more than 1,000 professional buyers from home and abroad. The five-day event showcases several facets of the ceramic industry, including the entire industrial chain, its domestic and international markets and its application of digital technology, all within an exhibition space of 140,000 square meters. (Photo by Shi Weiming/Xinhua)

(261018) -- JINGDEZHEN, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Kazakh ceramist arranges a porcelain piece during the 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 18, 2026. The 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo opened on Sunday in Jingdezhen, famed as the "porcelain capital," attracting more than 1,000 professional buyers from home and abroad. The five-day event showcases several facets of the ceramic industry, including the entire industrial chain, its domestic and international markets and its application of digital technology, all within an exhibition space of 140,000 square meters. (Photo by Shi Weiming/Xinhua)

(261018) -- JINGDEZHEN, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor introduces Kyrgyz porcelain works during the 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 18, 2026. The 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo opened on Sunday in Jingdezhen, famed as the "porcelain capital," attracting more than 1,000 professional buyers from home and abroad. The five-day event showcases several facets of the ceramic industry, including the entire industrial chain, its domestic and international markets and its application of digital technology, all within an exhibition space of 140,000 square meters. (Photo by Shi Weiming/Xinhua)

(261018) -- JEREZ, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jeremy Alcoba (C) of Kawasaki WorldSSP Team, Dominique Aegerter (L) of Kawasaki WorldSSP Team and Matteo Ferrari of WRP Racing celebrate on the podium after the Race 2 of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship Spanish Round in Jerez, Spain, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

(261018) -- JEREZ, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Valentin Debise of EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory prepares to compete before the Race 2 of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship Spanish Round in Jerez, Spain, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

(261018) -- JEREZ, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Riders compete during the Race 2 of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship Spanish Round in Jerez, Spain, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

(261018) -- JEREZ, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jeremy Alcoba of Kawasaki WorldSSP Team competes during the Race 2 of WorldSSP at the FIM Supersport World Championship Spanish Round in Jerez, Spain, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)