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

A bottle with a sign that reads "Collaboration for the A.N.T.A.U.R.O party" is seen during an interview with Antauro Humala, leader and founder of the Ethnocacerist party and promoter of Peruvian ultranationalism, at the Ethnocacerist party headquarters in Lima on June 12, 2026. Peru is heading toward a deeper governance crisis and protests if right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori prevails over leftist Roberto Sanchez in the tight presidential vote count, nationalist leader Antauro Humala told AFP on June 12. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

Antauro Humala, leader and founder of the Ethnocacerist party and promoter of Peruvian ultranationalism, poses for a picture in front of an image of Peru's presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez (L) and former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo during an interview with AFP at the Ethnocacerist party headquarters in Lima on June 12, 2026. Peru is heading toward a deeper governance crisis and protests if right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori prevails over leftist Roberto Sanchez in the tight presidential vote count, nationalist leader Antauro Humala told AFP on June 12. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

Antauro Humala, leader and founder of the Ethnocacerist party and promoter of Peruvian ultranationalism, gestures in front of an image of former Peru's President Pedro Castillo during an interview with AFP at the Ethnocacerist headquarters in Lima on June 12, 2026. Peru is heading toward a deeper governance crisis and protests if right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori prevails over leftist Roberto Sanchez in the tight presidential vote count, nationalist leader Antauro Humala told AFP on June 12. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

Antauro Humala, leader and founder of the Ethnocacerist party and promoter of Peruvian ultranationalism, looks on during an interview with AFP at the Ethnocacerist headquarters in Lima on June 12, 2026. Peru is heading toward a deeper governance crisis and protests if right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori prevails over leftist Roberto Sanchez in the tight presidential vote count, nationalist leader Antauro Humala told AFP on June 12. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

An image showing Antauro Humala (C), leader and founder of the Ethnocacerist party and promoter of Peruvian ultranationalism, Peru's presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez (L) and former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo is seen at the Ethnocacerist party headquarters in Lima on June 12, 2026. Peru is heading toward a deeper governance crisis and protests if right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori prevails over leftist Roberto Sanchez in the tight presidential vote count, nationalist leader Antauro Humala told AFP on June 12. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

Political propaganda is seen during an interview with Antauro Humala, leader and founder of the Ethnocacerist party and promoter of Peruvian ultranationalism, at the Ethnocacerist party headquarters in Lima on June 12, 2026. Peru is heading toward a deeper governance crisis and protests if right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori prevails over leftist Roberto Sanchez in the tight presidential vote count, nationalist leader Antauro Humala told AFP on June 12. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

Political propaganda is seen during an interview with Antauro Humala, leader and founder of the Ethnocacerist party and promoter of Peruvian ultranationalism, at the Ethnocacerist party headquarters in Lima on June 12, 2026. Peru is heading toward a deeper governance crisis and protests if right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori prevails over leftist Roberto Sanchez in the tight presidential vote count, nationalist leader Antauro Humala told AFP on June 12. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez waves during a training session for the 2026 FIFA World Cup football tournament at Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City on June 12, 2026. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)