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

13 June 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Medebach: Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor, is briefed on weapons and drones at the Bundeswehr's static display during the public oath-taking ceremony. Photo: Christoph Reichwein/dpa

This combination of pictures created on June 13, 2026 shows Tunisia's midfielder Hannibal Mejbri in Limbe on January 20, 2022 (L) and Sweden's forward #17 Viktor Gyokeres in Solna on June 4, 2026. The two sides meet on June 14 in their opening 2026 World Cup football tournament Group F match in Monterrey. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO and Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

(COMBO) This combination of files photos created on June 13, 2026, shows then Iraq's, current Curacao, coach Dick Advocaat in Doha, on November 11, 2021 (L); and Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann in Stuttgart on June 8, 2025. Germany and Curacao will meet in a 2026 World Cup Group E football match at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR and Thomas KIENZLE / AFP)

Fuechse Berlin's Danish head coach Nikolej Krickau reacts during the EHF Handball Champions League Final 4 semi-final match between SC Magdeburg and Fuechse Berlin in Cologne, western Germany on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)

SC Magdeburg's German headcoach Bennet Wiegert reacts during the EHF Men's Handball Champions League Final 4 semi-final match between SC Magdeburg and Fuechse Berlin in Cologne, western Germany on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)

Australia celebrate the dismissal of South Africa's Annerie Dercksen (not pictured) during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Australia celebrate the dismissal of South Africa's Annerie Dercksen (not pictured) during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

South Africa's Annerie Dercksen (R) is bowled out by Australia's Kim Garth (not pictured) during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)