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

Herbert Svensson configures bi-directional charging settings inside a Volkswagen electric vehicle at the BRF Stenberg condominium association on May 28, 2026, in Hudiksvall, Sweden. The residential pilot project uses Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, enabling electric vehicles to act as mobile energy storage units capable of supplying electricity back to the local grid when needed. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

A Tesla electric vehicle is connected to a DC/AC inverter at the University of Gдvle on May 28, 2026 in Gдvle, Sweden. The setup is used to test Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, allowing electricity stored in the vehicle’s battery to power a building during a simulated power outage. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

Herbert Svensson stands beside the electrical installation linking electric vehicles, stationary battery storage and the local power grid at the BRF Stenberg condominium association on May 28, 2026 in Hudiksvall, Sweden. The residential pilot project uses Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, enabling electric vehicles to act as mobile energy storage units capable of supplying electricity back to the local grid when needed. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

Herbert Svensson walks next to a bi-directional Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging station at the BRF Stenberg condominium association on May 28, 2026, in Hudiksvall, Sweden. The residential pilot project uses Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, enabling electric vehicles to act as mobile energy storage units capable of supplying electricity back to the local grid when needed. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

A bi-directional Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging station is pictured at the BRF Stenberg condominium association on May 28, 2026, in Hudiksvall, Sweden. The residential pilot project uses Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, enabling electric vehicles to act as mobile energy storage units capable of supplying electricity back to the local grid when needed. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

A man connects a Tesla electric vehicle to a DC/AC inverter at the University of Gдvle on May 28, 2026 in Gдvle, Sweden. The setup is used to test Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, allowing electricity stored in the vehicle’s battery to power a building during a simulated power outage. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

Researcher Nicholas Etherden stands beside a bi-directional Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging station at the University of Gдvle on May 28, 2026 in Gдvle, Sweden. The setup is used to test Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, allowing electricity stored in the vehicle’s battery to power a building during a simulated power outage. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

A Volkswagen electric vehicle charges at the BRF Stenberg condominium association on May 28, 2026, in Hudiksvall, Sweden. The residential pilot project uses Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, enabling electric vehicles to act as mobile energy storage units capable of supplying electricity back to the local grid when needed. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)