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

French green party Les Ecologists senator Yannick Jadot talks to journalist before the start of a political rally of French centre-left party Place publique ahead of the April 2027 French presidential election in Aubervilliers, a northern suburb of Paris, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)

A sumo wrestler performs during the Bow-twirling ceremony (Yumitori-shiki) on day 1 of the 2026 MUFG Paris Sumo Tournament, in Paris on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)

A sumo wrestler performs during the Bow-twirling ceremony (Yumitori-shiki) on day 1 of the 2026 MUFG Paris Sumo Tournament, in Paris on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)

A sumo wrestler performs during the Bow-twirling ceremony (Yumitori-shiki) on day 1 of the 2026 MUFG Paris Sumo Tournament, in Paris on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)

French former socialist health minister Marisol Touraine talks to journalist before the start of a political rally of French centre-left party Place publique ahead of the April 2027 French presidential election in Aubervilliers, a northern suburb of Paris, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)

Japanese sumo wrestler Kotozakura (L) battles Japanese sumo wrestler Abi during their semi-final bout on day 1 of the 2026 MUFG Paris Sumo Tournament, in Paris on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)

French actor Boris Terral poses during a photocall for the TV series "Les derniers jours de Charles Baudelaire" as part of the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in the principality of Monaco on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

French actor Boris Terral poses during a photocall for the TV series "Les derniers jours de Charles Baudelaire" as part of the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in the principality of Monaco on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)