/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

The Sydney Swans logo is seen on the door of the Australian Rules side's headquarters building in Sydney on August 18, 2026. Top Australian Rules side the Sydney Swans said it was "extremely shocked and disappointed" on August 17 after several unidentified players were involved in an "alleged incident" in Melbourne. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

People walk past the Sydney Swans' headquarters building in Sydney on August 18, 2026. Top Australian Rules side the Sydney Swans said it was "extremely shocked and disappointed" on August 17 after several unidentified players were involved in an "alleged incident" in Melbourne. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

A ferry sails on a foggy morning past an old aircraft carrier docked at a naval base located on Sydney Harbour in Sydney on August 18, 2026. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

India's KL Rahul plays a shot during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Villagers shelter in a tent in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, on August 18, 2026, following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia's Flores island on August 15. Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on August 17 as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside. (Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP)

Children participate in a trauma healing programme at a shelter in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, on August 18, 2026, following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia's Flores island on August 15. Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on August 17 as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside. (Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP)

Children participate in a trauma healing programme at a shelter in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, on August 18, 2026, following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia's Flores island on August 15. Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on August 17 as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside. (Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP)

A child fills potable water from a tank in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, on August 18, 2026, following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia's Flores island on August 15. Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on August 17 as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside. (Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP)