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

Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc leaves the pit lane to compete in the qualifying session at the Circuit de Catalunya ahead of the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / POOL / AFP)

Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc leaves the pit lane to compete in the qualifying session at the Circuit de Catalunya ahead of the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / POOL / AFP)

Croatia's Donna Vekic shakes hands with Britain's Katie Boulter (L) during their women's singles semi-final tennis match at the HSBC WTA Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)

Australia's Nicola Carey plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton competes in the qualifying session at the Circuit de Catalunya ahead of the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / POOL / AFP)

Australia's Nicola Carey (L) plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba bowls during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba bowls during the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 game between Australia and South Africa, at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)