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, Saxony-Anhalt, Dessau-Roßlau: Sven Schulze (CDU), Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, takes the stage at the CDU Saxony-Anhalt state party convention in Dessau. With about three months to go before the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, delegates from the ruling party intend, among other things, to adopt their platform for the state election. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa

13 June 2026, Schleswig-Holstein, Neumünster: Wolfgang Kubicki, chairman of the FDP, stands on stage during the FDP Schleswig-Holstein state representatives' meeting. Photo: Georg Wendt/dpa

13 June 2026, Saxony-Anhalt, Dessau-Roßlau: Sven Schulze (CDU), Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, speaks at the CDU Saxony-Anhalt state party convention in Dessau. With about three months to go before the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, delegates from the ruling party plan to adopt, among other things, their platform for the state election. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa

13 June 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Duesseldorf: Jochen Ott (SPD, M), chair of the SPD state parliamentary group, was elected as the party's top candidate for the 2027 state election at the North Rhine-Westphalia SPD State Delegates' Conference and received a round of applause. Photo: Thomas Banneyer/dpa

13 June 2026, Saxony, Dresden: William James "Bill" Murray, an American actor, comedian, and producer, is attending a press conference for the Dresden Music Festival at the Palais im Grossen Garten. The event will feature a review of the current season as well as a preview of the anniversary year 2027, when the Dresden Music Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

13 June 2026, Saxony, Dresden: American actor, comedian, and producer William James "Bill" Murray (L) and Jan Vogler, musician and artistic director of the Dresden Music Festival, attend a press conference for the Dresden Music Festival at the Palais im Grossen Garten in Dresden, Germany. The event covers a review of the current season and a look ahead to the anniversary year 2027, when the festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

13 June 2026, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Wismar: Manuela Schwesig (SPD), Minister-President and state chair of the SPD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, celebrates at the SPD state delegates' convention after being elected as the party's top candidate. On the agenda are the nomination of Schwesig as the top candidate for the state election, the selection of the state party list, and the adoption of the election platform. Photo: Jens Büttner/dpa

13 June 2026, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Wismar: Manuela Schwesig, Minister-President and state chair of the SPD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, stands on stage at the SPD state delegates' convention after being elected as the party's top candidate. On the agenda are the nomination of Schwesig as the party's top candidate for the state election, the selection of the state party list, and the adoption of the election platform. Photo: Jens Büttner/dpa