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

(FILES) Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey departs following his hearing at the Southwark Crown Court in London on April 13, 2026. Ghana's player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play in the World Cup, FIFA said on on June 12, 2026. The association football said it was "not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas". (Photo by Toby Shepheard / AFP)

(FILES) Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey arrives to attend his hearing at the Southwark Crown Court in London on April 13, 2026. Ghana's player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play in the World Cup, FIFA said on on June 12, 2026. The association football said it was "not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas". (Photo by Toby Shepheard / AFP)

Taiwanese opposition leader and Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun participates in a press conference at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

Taiwanese opposition leader and Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun participates in a press conference at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

Taiwanese opposition leader and Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun participates in a press conference at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

Taiwanese opposition leader and Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun participates in a press conference at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

The sunglasses of England's Alice Capsey are pictured on the first day of the ICC Women's T20 cricket World Cup 2026 Group 2 stage cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, central England on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

Bosnia-Herzegovina's defender #05 Sead Kolasinac celebrates his team goal during the 2026 World Cup Group B football match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Cole Burston / AFP)