MARIENTAL 08 May 2025 - A peaceful march and memorial service were held in Gochas on Thursday to honour the three girls murdered in Okahandja. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 08 May 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, inspected the Shaanxi Y-9E aircraft at a formal ceremony held at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 08 May 2025 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao at the National Commemoration of World Hand Hygiene Day in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 08 May 2025 - The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) candidate in the upcoming by-election of the Otjiwarongo Constituency, Wilbardt Haihambo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

(250509) -- HAWALLI, May 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A visitor talks with an exhibitor during the "Baytak" Exhibition in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, May 8, 2025. As one of the largest building and design event in Kuwait, the exhibition "Baytak", which means "Your home" in Arabic, kicked off on Thursday with the participation of more than 200 local and international companies. The exhibition will last until May 13. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

(250509) -- CHENGDU, May 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Rachel Grace Pinniger (R) talks with a staff member at the handicrafts shop Blue Sheep in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 19, 2025. All eyes were on the beloved Rachel Grace Pinniger, nicknamed "Grandma Rachel," at a farewell event held in front of Blue Sheep in April. Rachel, 79, a native to England, has traversed conflict zones and disaster-hit areas after graduation from medical school to pursue a career of medical, healthcare and education services in more than a dozen of developing countries across Asia and Africa. Rachel rushed to Sichuan in 2008, and devoted herself wholeheartedly to the Wenchuan earthquake relief efforts, and kept thinking how she could help more. In 2013, Rachel moved to Chengdu and founded the handicrafts shop Blue Sheep, named after the Himalayan mountain goats that thrive in the plateau's harsh natural environment. The shop deals handicrafts made by disabled artisans and struggling families. Over the past decade, the shop has supported more than 1,000 disadvantaged individuals in Sichuan. Before her 80th birthday, Rachel decided to leave Chengdu and return to her hometown with precious memories. At the farewell event held by Blue Sheep's staff and volunteers, she said she would continue to care for those in need, and encourage the loving ones to keep their support for Blue Sheep and the artisans who craft hope with their deft fingers and steadfast minds. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(250509) -- CHENGDU, May 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Rachel Grace Pinniger poses for a photo in front of the handicrafts shop Blue Sheep in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 19, 2025. All eyes were on the beloved Rachel Grace Pinniger, nicknamed "Grandma Rachel," at a farewell event held in front of Blue Sheep in April. Rachel, 79, a native to England, has traversed conflict zones and disaster-hit areas after graduation from medical school to pursue a career of medical, healthcare and education services in more than a dozen of developing countries across Asia and Africa. Rachel rushed to Sichuan in 2008, and devoted herself wholeheartedly to the Wenchuan earthquake relief efforts, and kept thinking how she could help more. In 2013, Rachel moved to Chengdu and founded the handicrafts shop Blue Sheep, named after the Himalayan mountain goats that thrive in the plateau's harsh natural environment. The shop deals handicrafts made by disabled artisans and struggling families. Over the past decade, the shop has supported more than 1,000 disadvantaged individuals in Sichuan. Before her 80th birthday, Rachel decided to leave Chengdu and return to her hometown with precious memories. At the farewell event held by Blue Sheep's staff and volunteers, she said she would continue to care for those in need, and encourage the loving ones to keep their support for Blue Sheep and the artisans who craft hope with their deft fingers and steadfast minds. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(250509) -- CHENGDU, May 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A supporter of the handicrafts shop Blue Sheep (R) offers a calligraphy work of hers as a farewell gift to Rachel Grace Pinniger (L) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 11, 2025. All eyes were on the beloved Rachel Grace Pinniger, nicknamed "Grandma Rachel," at a farewell event held in front of Blue Sheep in April. Rachel, 79, a native to England, has traversed conflict zones and disaster-hit areas after graduation from medical school to pursue a career of medical, healthcare and education services in more than a dozen of developing countries across Asia and Africa. Rachel rushed to Sichuan in 2008, and devoted herself wholeheartedly to the Wenchuan earthquake relief efforts, and kept thinking how she could help more. In 2013, Rachel moved to Chengdu and founded the handicrafts shop Blue Sheep, named after the Himalayan mountain goats that thrive in the plateau's harsh natural environment. The shop deals handicrafts made by disabled artisans and struggling families. Over the past decade, the shop has supported more than 1,000 disadvantaged individuals in Sichuan. Before her 80th birthday, Rachel decided to leave Chengdu and return to her hometown with precious memories. At the farewell event held by Blue Sheep's staff and volunteers, she said she would continue to care for those in need, and encourage the loving ones to keep their support for Blue Sheep and the artisans who craft hope with their deft fingers and steadfast minds. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)