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

Hurricanes Cam Roigard looks to make a pass during the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final match between the Wellington Hurricanes and Auckland Blues in Wellington on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Grant Down / AFP)

Hurricanes Billy Proctor tries to evade a tackle during the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final match between the Wellington Hurricanes and Auckland Blues in Wellington on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Grant Down / AFP)

Hurricanes Billy Proctor runs the ball during the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final match between the Wellington Hurricanes and Auckland Blues in Wellington on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Grant Down / AFP)

Team Visma | Lease a Bike's French rider Bruno Armirail awaits the start of the 7th stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 133,6km between La Bridoire and Grand Colombier in the French Alps on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Hurricanes Billy Proctor runs the ball during the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final match between the Wellington Hurricanes and Auckland Blues in Wellington on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Grant Down / AFP)

Mourners line the road to pay respects to Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol as her body is transported to the Grand Palace, where funeral rites will begin for the late princess, in Bangkok on June 13, 2026. Hundreds of black-clad Thai mourners gathered at the royal palace in Bangkok on June 13, awaiting the arrival of the body of the king's eldest daughter a day after her death was announced. (Photo by chanakarn LAOSARAKHAM / AFP)

Hurricanes Xavier Numia is tackled during the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final match between the Wellington Hurricanes and Auckland Blues in Wellington on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Grant Down / AFP)

Team Visma | Lease a Bike's British rider Ben Tulett awaits the start of the 7th stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 133,6km between La Bridoire and Grand Colombier in the French Alps on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)