SWAKOPMUND, 11 September 2026 - National Planning Commission Director General Ambassador Kaire Mbuende, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, Chief Regional Officer Sam Ntelamo and other regional leaders among beneficiaries at the Erongo Governor’s Fish Consumption Promotion Project in Swakopmund. (Photo contributed)

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - Petrol and diesel price rises pushed Windhoek's inflation to 5.9% in August 2026, above the national rate of 5.0%, Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said recently. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 13 September 2026 - Liberation struggle veteran, former Robben Island prisoner, and lifelong workers' rights advocate Helao Joseph Shityuwete was laid to rest at the Gammams Cemetery in Pionierspark, Windhoek, on Sunday following a state funeral. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Vipers and Keetmanshoop Rams Rugby Clubs players (in blue/dark blue and white, blue and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans Rugby Clubs players while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

(260915) -- URUMQI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Datkaiym Alparova (2nd R, 2nd row) takes a class at Xinjiang Normal University in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 9, 2026. Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center. The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager. "I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade. Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao." After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

(260915) -- URUMQI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Datkaiym Alparova (L) communicates with Zhang Zhaoyang, new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026. Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center. The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager. "I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade. Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao." After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

(260915) -- URUMQI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhaoyang (L), new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, and Datkaiym Alparova introduce honey from Kyrgyzstan at a livestream studio of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026. Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center. The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager. "I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade. Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao." After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

(260915) -- URUMQI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Datkaiym Alparova walks inside the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026. Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center. The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager. "I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade. Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao." After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

(260915) -- URUMQI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Datkaiym Alparova poses for a photo at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026. Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center. The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager. "I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade. Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao." After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

(260915) -- URUMQI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhaoyang (R), new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, introduces the facilities of a livestream studio to Datkaiym Alparova at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026. Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center. The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager. "I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade. Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao." After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

(260915) -- URUMQI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Datkaiym Alparova (L) communicates with Zhang Zhaoyang, new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026. Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center. The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager. "I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade. Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao." After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

(260915) -- URUMQI, Sept. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhaoyang (L), new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, communicates with Datkaiym Alparova at a livestream studio of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026. Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center. The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager. "I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade. Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao." After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)