/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Jacqueline Juliana Rukamba, a former principal at Khoichas Primary School in the Karas region, significantly contributed to Namibia's independence, particularly in education, during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – Gaob Salomon Josephat Witbooi, former Namibian ambassador to Zambia, reflected on the southern region's contribution to Namibia's struggle for independence during a discussion with Nampa's team. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 15 August 2026 - South Africa’s Kelsey Jade van Schoor (in green) during the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek. She was crowned the overall champion of the 2026 women’s category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People learn about Xiaomi HyperEngine at an exhibition hall of the Xiaomi auto factory in Beijing, capital of China, July 2, 2026. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and forward-looking industries. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A sorting robot of UBTECH autonomously changes its own battery at Robot Mall, a robot 4S showroom, in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and forward-looking industries. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A dexterous hand plays "rock-paper-scissors" with a visitor at the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and forward-looking industries. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The humanoid robot Tiangong 3.0 dances at the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and forward-looking industries. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An AI-powered chess robot of SenseRobot plays a board game with a visitor in Beijing E-Town of Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and forward-looking industries. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2026 shows an exterior view of the display and control center on "Rocket Street" in Beijing E-Town of Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and forward-looking industries. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An AI-powered surgical robotic arm developed by Longwood Valley MedTech gives a demonstration at Robot Mall, a robot 4S showroom, in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and forward-looking industries. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260819) -- BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2026 shows a soil sensor developed by a tech company in Beijing E-Town of Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has managed to cultivate and strengthen a modern system of emerging and forward-looking industries. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)