WALVIS BAY, 15 October 2026 - The Municipality of Walvis Bay has installed 113 off-grid solar-powered streetlights at Farm 37 Portion 10 at a cost of N$6.1 million. (Photo contributed)

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, pictured with the Russian Ambassador, along with the Congo ambassador, Lauria Nguele Makoulet, while touring exhibitors’ stalls at the inaugural Diplomatic Corps Fair in Windhoek on Friday. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Pictured seated, from left, are Dean and Ambassador of the Republic of Congo, Lauria Nguele Makoulet; Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi; and Acting Executive Director in the Ministry, Julia Imene Chanduru, at the inaugural Diplomatic Corps Fair underway in Windhoek, attended by regional governors and community members. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2026 - The Roads Authority (RA) says no road project has been abandoned and outstanding sections of ongoing projects will continue, subject to annual funding availability. RA chief executive officer Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua issued the notice on Friday after road users, regional councils and communities raised concerns about the pace of road construction. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - Deputy Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Theresia Brandt. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - European Union Ambassador to Namibia, Anna Beatriz Martins. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - Participants pictured during the Roundtable on Trade, Investment and Decent Work at Hilton Hotel on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 15 October 2026 - The Hino 500 truck fitted with a 12-tonne skip loader and 10 heavy-duty skips worth over N$ 2,7 million were donated to the Walvis Bay Municipality by Namport, through its Social Investment Fund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

(261016) -- BEIHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2026 shows a terminal of Tieshan Port in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Taking advantage of its ports, resources as well as geographical location, Beihai has in recent years focused on developing eight pillar industries such as green chemicals, metal materials, information technology, and marine engineering equipment. It is accelerating the building of a modern and ocean-oriented industrial system featuring intelligence, greenness and integration. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

(261016) -- BEIHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2026 shows an interior view of a comprehensive filtration building of Guangxi Investment Group Lingang Industry Co., Ltd. in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Taking advantage of its ports, resources as well as geographical location, Beihai has in recent years focused on developing eight pillar industries such as green chemicals, metal materials, information technology, and marine engineering equipment. It is accelerating the building of a modern and ocean-oriented industrial system featuring intelligence, greenness and integration. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

(261016) -- BEIHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at a workshop of Yongxing Tech in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2026. Taking advantage of its ports, resources as well as geographical location, Beihai has in recent years focused on developing eight pillar industries such as green chemicals, metal materials, information technology, and marine engineering equipment. It is accelerating the building of a modern and ocean-oriented industrial system featuring intelligence, greenness and integration. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

(261016) -- BEIHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at a workshop of Yongxing Tech in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2026. Taking advantage of its ports, resources as well as geographical location, Beihai has in recent years focused on developing eight pillar industries such as green chemicals, metal materials, information technology, and marine engineering equipment. It is accelerating the building of a modern and ocean-oriented industrial system featuring intelligence, greenness and integration. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

(261016) -- BEIHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2026 shows a scene of a control center at an industrial park in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Taking advantage of its ports, resources as well as geographical location, Beihai has in recent years focused on developing eight pillar industries such as green chemicals, metal materials, information technology, and marine engineering equipment. It is accelerating the building of a modern and ocean-oriented industrial system featuring intelligence, greenness and integration. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

(261016) -- BEIHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at a workshop of Yongxing Tech in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2026. Taking advantage of its ports, resources as well as geographical location, Beihai has in recent years focused on developing eight pillar industries such as green chemicals, metal materials, information technology, and marine engineering equipment. It is accelerating the building of a modern and ocean-oriented industrial system featuring intelligence, greenness and integration. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

(261016) -- BEIHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2026 shows a terminal of Tieshan Port in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Taking advantage of its ports, resources as well as geographical location, Beihai has in recent years focused on developing eight pillar industries such as green chemicals, metal materials, information technology, and marine engineering equipment. It is accelerating the building of a modern and ocean-oriented industrial system featuring intelligence, greenness and integration. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

(261016) -- BEIHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2026 shows a terminal of Tieshan Port in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Taking advantage of its ports, resources as well as geographical location, Beihai has in recent years focused on developing eight pillar industries such as green chemicals, metal materials, information technology, and marine engineering equipment. It is accelerating the building of a modern and ocean-oriented industrial system featuring intelligence, greenness and integration. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)