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

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton is hugged by Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli after winning the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / AFP)

Ferrari's British driver Lewis shakes hands with McLaren's British driver Lando Norris after winning the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / AFP)

A wingfoiler rides his board during the 4th edition of the Antoine Albeau Series off La Couarde-sur-Mer on the Ré island, southwestern France on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

English jockey Ryan-Lee Moore gestures as he celebrates after victory on 'Diamond Necklace' at the 177th Prix de Diane horse race in Chantilly, north of Paris on June 14, 2026. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)

Britain's Emma Raducanu reacts after playing Croatia's Donna Vekic in their women's singles final tennis match at the HSBC WTA Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)

Britain's Emma Raducanu reacts after playing Croatia's Donna Vekic in their women's singles final tennis match at the HSBC WTA Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)

French windsurfer and 27-times world champion Antoine Albeau carries his windsurf into the sea ahead of the start of the 4th edition of the Antoine Albeau Series off La Couarde-sur-Mer on the Ré island, southwestern France on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

French windsurfer and 27-times world champion Antoine Albeau looks on as he walks on the beach ahead of the start of the 4th edition of the Antoine Albeau Series off La Couarde-sur-Mer on the Ré island, southwestern France on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)