WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 (NAMPA) – Florida Ruhoze Haakuria of Ketungoutji Investment CC, trading as Pukaa Catering Services, confirmed that the restaurant is feeling the impact of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 – The usually bustling Oshetu Kapana Market in Katutura stands unusually quiet following a three-week strain caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions, which have choked the meat supply that drives the market’s local economy. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2025 – Charlotte Neuhäuser, a member of the left-wing party Die Linke, affirmed her party’s support for Ovaherero and Nama demands for recognition, an apology, and justice for colonial atrocities. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2025 – Ovaherero Chief Professor Mutjinde Katjiua pictured with Charlotte Neuhäuser, a member of the German Bundestag from the left-wing party Die Linke, at a press briefing in Windhoek on Monday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

RUNDU, 19 October 2026 - The Public Service Commission Chairperson Ambassador Patrick Nandago speaking during a consultation meeting at Rundu on Monday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

OKANGHUDI, 11 February 2025 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba pictured at his village home in Okanghudi, located in the Ondobe Constituency of the Ohangwena Region in Northern Namibia. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

OKANGHUDI, 11 February 2025 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba (right) and his wife, the former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (left) pictured at their home at Okanghudi in the Ohangwena Region. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

OKANGHUDI, 11 February 2025 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba (right) and his wife, the former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba (left) pictured at their home at Okanghudi in the Ondobe Constituency of the Ohangwena Region. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

(261020) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work at an aero-engine maintenance base of the comprehensive bonded zone of Haikou Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Leveraging policy benefits and regional advantages, Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has vigorously developed its aviation maintenance industry, establishing an international aviation maintenance hub. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

(261020) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at an aero-engine maintenance base of the comprehensive bonded zone of Haikou Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Leveraging policy benefits and regional advantages, Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has vigorously developed its aviation maintenance industry, establishing an international aviation maintenance hub. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

(261020) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at an aero-engine maintenance base of the comprehensive bonded zone of Haikou Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Leveraging policy benefits and regional advantages, Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has vigorously developed its aviation maintenance industry, establishing an international aviation maintenance hub. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

(261020) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work at an aero-engine maintenance base of the comprehensive bonded zone of Haikou Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Leveraging policy benefits and regional advantages, Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has vigorously developed its aviation maintenance industry, establishing an international aviation maintenance hub. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

(261020) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at an aero-engine maintenance base of the comprehensive bonded zone of Haikou Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Leveraging policy benefits and regional advantages, Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has vigorously developed its aviation maintenance industry, establishing an international aviation maintenance hub. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

(261020) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at an aero-engine maintenance base of the comprehensive bonded zone of Haikou Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Leveraging policy benefits and regional advantages, Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has vigorously developed its aviation maintenance industry, establishing an international aviation maintenance hub. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

Romania's prime minister-designate Luca Niculescu attends the Romanian Parliament in Bucharest during a plenary session on October 20, 2026. The 55-year-old diplomat and former ambassador is attempting to form a hybrid administration composed of the centre-left Social Democratic Party (PSD) and independent technocrats. The vote aims to end a damaging five-month political deadlock that has frozen key economic decisions and strained investor confidence in the EU and NATO member state. Niculescu is the fourth candidate to try and form a government since a pro-European coalition government collapsed in May, sparking uncertainty. (Photo by Daniel MIHALESCU / AFP)

Romania's prime minister-designate Luca Niculescu gives a speech at the Romanian Parliament in Bucharest during a plenary session on October 20, 2026. The 55-year-old diplomat and former ambassador is attempting to form a hybrid administration composed of the centre-left Social Democratic Party (PSD) and independent technocrats. The vote aims to end a damaging five-month political deadlock that has frozen key economic decisions and strained investor confidence in the EU and NATO member state. Niculescu is the fourth candidate to try and form a government since a pro-European coalition government collapsed in May, sparking uncertainty. (Photo by Daniel MIHALESCU / AFP)