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

(FILES) Japan's midfielder #06 Wataru Endo heads the ball past Vietnam's forward #10 Pham Tuan Hai during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Japan and Vietnam at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on January 14, 2024. Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on June 12, 2026, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

Paraguay's midfielder Diego Gomez gives a press conference at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 11, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between USA and Paraguay. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Roston Chase (C) of West Indies celebrates the dismissal of unseen Dasun Shanaka of Sri Lanka during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

Paraguay's midfielder Diego Gomez gives a press conference at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 11, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between USA and Paraguay. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Paraguay's Argentine head coach Gustavo Alfaro (L) and midfielder Diego Gomez (R) give a press conference at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 11, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between USA and Paraguay. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Paraguay's Argentine head coach Gustavo Alfaro (L) and midfielder Diego Gomez (R) give a press conference at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 11, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between USA and Paraguay. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Paraguay's Argentine head coach Gustavo Alfaro (C-L) and midfielder Diego Gomez (C-R) give a press conference at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 11, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between USA and Paraguay. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Kamindu Mendis (L) and Dasun Shanaka (R) of Sri Lanka look on after a 50 runs partnership during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)