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

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako (L) speak with Prince Akishino (R) and Princess Kiko before departing for their official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on June 13, 2026. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako look on before departing for their official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on June 13, 2026. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

A mourner holds a portrait of the late Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol at the palace in Bangkok on June 13, 2026. Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced on June 12, more than three years after she was hospitalised following a sudden illness. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)

A mourner holds a portrait of the late Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol while paying her respects at the palace in Bangkok on June 13, 2026. Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced on June 12, more than three years after she was hospitalised following a sudden illness. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)

A mourner holds a portrait of the late Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol at the palace in Bangkok on June 13, 2026. Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced on June 12, more than three years after she was hospitalised following a sudden illness. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)

An official dips a cup while paying respects in front of a portrait of the late Princess Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol at the palace in Bangkok on June 13, 2026. Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced on June 12, more than three years after she was hospitalised following a sudden illness. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)

Mourners arrive to pay their respects following the death of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol at the palace in Bangkok on June 13, 2026. Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced on June 12, more than three years after she was hospitalised following a sudden illness. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)

USA fans cheer after their team's victory in the 2026 World Cup football tournament match between USA and Paraguay on the terrace of Belles Beach House in Venice Beach, California, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP)