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

14 June 2026, Donzdorf: The newly elected chairman, Benjamin Goetz, speaks during the founding event of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) youth organization, Generation Deutschland (GD). Photo: Jan-Philipp Strobel/dpa

14 June 2026, Donzdorf: Attendees vote during the founding event of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) youth organization, Generation Deutschland (GD). Photo: Jan-Philipp Strobel/dpa

14 June 2026, Thuringia, Meiningen: Participants dance in the streets during a parade celebrating the 200th birthday of Georg II, the "Theater Duke" of Saxe-Meiningen. About 50 scenes and some 2,000 participants bring the life and work of the "Theater Duke" to life during the parade. Photo: Michael Reichel/dpa

14 June 2026, Thuringia, Meiningen: Participants dressed as the "Theater Duke" and Helene, Baroness von Heldburg, wave from a vintage car during a parade celebrating the 200th birthday of Georg II, the "Theater Duke" of Saxe-Meiningen. About 50 scenes and some 2,000 participants bring the life and work of the "Theater Duke" to life during the parade. Photo: Michael Reichel/dpa

14 June 2026, Thuringia, Meiningen: Participants dance in the streets during a parade celebrating the 200th birthday of Georg II, the "Theater Duke" of Saxe-Meiningen. About 50 scenes and some 2,000 participants bring the life and work of the "Theater Duke" to life during the parade. Photo: Michael Reichel/dpa

14 June 2026, Thuringia, Meiningen: Participants dance in the streets during a parade celebrating the 200th birthday of Georg II, the "Theater Duke" of Saxe-Meiningen. About 50 scenes and some 2,000 participants bring the life and work of the "Theater Duke" to life during the parade. Photo: Michael Reichel/dpa

14 June 2026, Thuringia, Meiningen: Participants dressed as the "Theater Duke" and Helene, Baroness von Heldburg, wave from a vintage car during a parade celebrating the 200th birthday of Georg II, the "Theater Duke" of Saxe-Meiningen. About 50 scenes and some 2,000 participants bring the life and work of the "Theater Duke" to life during the parade. Photo: Michael Reichel/dpa

14 June 2026, Brandenburg, Schönefeld: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Buedenbender, board a German Armed Forces Special Air Service aircraft at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport to fly to Jakarta, Indonesia. During their four-day trip to Asia, President Steinmeier and his wife will visit Indonesia, the Philippines, and Uzbekistan. Photo: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa