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) -- ZHONGWEI, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows tourists visiting the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Marking the beginning of a desert self-driving event, a ceremony was held here on Saturday, gathering more than 500 vehicles for self-driving tours and over 1,000 tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

(261017) -- ZHONGWEI, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows vehicles driving at the Shapotou scenic area in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Marking the beginning of a desert self-driving event, a ceremony was held here on Saturday, gathering more than 500 vehicles for self-driving tours and over 1,000 tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

(261017) -- ZHONGWEI, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows vehicles driving at the Shapotou scenic area in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Marking the beginning of a desert self-driving event, a ceremony was held here on Saturday, gathering more than 500 vehicles for self-driving tours and over 1,000 tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

(261017) -- ZHONGWEI, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows vehicles gathering at the Shapotou scenic area in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Marking the beginning of a desert self-driving event, a ceremony was held here on Saturday, gathering more than 500 vehicles for self-driving tours and over 1,000 tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

(261017) -- ZHONGWEI, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows vehicles gathering at the Shapotou scenic area in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Marking the beginning of a desert self-driving event, a ceremony was held here on Saturday, gathering more than 500 vehicles for self-driving tours and over 1,000 tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

(261017) -- ZHONGWEI, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows vehicles driving at the Shapotou scenic area in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Marking the beginning of a desert self-driving event, a ceremony was held here on Saturday, gathering more than 500 vehicles for self-driving tours and over 1,000 tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

(261017) -- ZHONGWEI, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows vehicles gathering at the Shapotou scenic area in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Marking the beginning of a desert self-driving event, a ceremony was held here on Saturday, gathering more than 500 vehicles for self-driving tours and over 1,000 tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

(261017) -- ZHONGWEI, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows tourists riding camels at the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Marking the beginning of a desert self-driving event, a ceremony was held here on Saturday, gathering more than 500 vehicles for self-driving tours and over 1,000 tourists. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)