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

FC Barcelona's Spanish headcoach Antonio Carlos Ortega Perez (R) and FC Barcelona's Bosnian-born right back #11 Djordje Cikusa celebrate after winning the EHF Men's Handball Champions League Final 4 final between Barca and Fuechse Berlin in Cologne, western Germany on June 14, 2026. Barca won the match 37:34. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)

Germany's defender #15 Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Curacao at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 14, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

FC Barcelona's Spanish left wing #83 Ian Barrufet celebrates during the EHF Men's Handball Champions League Final 4 final between Barca and Fuechse Berlin in Cologne, western Germany on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP) / ALTERNATIVE CROP

Germany's defender #15 Nico Schlotterbeck (C) celebrates with Germany's defender #18 Nathaniel Brown (L) after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Curacao at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 14, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

FC Barcelona's Spanish headcoach Antonio Carlos Ortega Perez (C) and his players celebrate after winning the EHF Men's Handball Champions League Final 4 final between Barca and Fuechse Berlin in Cologne, western Germany on June 14, 2026. Barca won the match 37:34. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)

Germany's forward #07 Kai Havertz (L) celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Curacao at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Germany's defender #04 Jonathan Tah (front) fights for the ball with Curacao's midfielder #21 Tahith Chong during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Curacao at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Perpignan's French wing Jefferson-Lee Joseph (R) tackles Provence Rugby's Fidjian centre Setareki Bituniyata (L) during the French Top14 / ProD2 rugby union access-match for the 2026/27 season between Provence Rugby and Perpignan at the Maurice-David stadium in Aix-en-Provence, near Marseille, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)