PRETORIA, 17 July 2026 – From left: Namibian Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi; Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah; South African President Cyril Ramaphosa; and South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, pictured at the 4th Session of the South Africa–Namibia Binational Commission in Pretoria on Friday, in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

PRETORIA, 17 JULY 2026 – President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah successfully co-chaired the 4th Session of the South Africa–Namibia Binational Commission (BNC), which took place today, Friday, 17 July, in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

SWAKOPMUND, 17 July 2026 - President of the Zambian Institute of Public Relations and Communication (ZIPRAC) Irene Lungu sharing a Zambian Case Study on Proffesionalising Communication-Building the Namibian Blueprint. (Photo by: MICT)

SWAKOPMUND, 17 July 2026 - Director of Corporate Engagement and Internationalisation at the Namibian University of Science and Technology Gervasius Nashilongo. (Photo: MICT)

WALVIS BAY, 16 July 2026 - Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus looks on as Namibia Ports Authority’s Executive for Commercial Services Elias Mwenyo greets Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe during his visit to the Botswana Dry port at the port of Walvis Bay. (Photo: MICT)

SWAKOPMUND, 17 July 2026 - New Era Publication Corporation Chief Executive Officer Christof Maletsky participates in a panel discussion on Service Delivery and Managing the Narrative at the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC). (Photos: MICT)

SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi, Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus led a delegation to the Botswana Dry Port and the Walvis Bay Port. (Photo: MICT)

SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2026 - Namibian Sun Editor in Chief and Chairperson of the Editors’ Forum Toivo Ndjebela on Thursday at the Effective Communicators Conference at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

18 July 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria's State Secretary of the Interior, Sandro Kirchner (R), takes part in a practical demonstration by the SEK, during which he rappels down from a building-the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior on Odeonsplatz-as part of the "80 Years of the Bavarian Police" celebration. Photo: Felix Hörhager/dpa

18 July 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria's State Secretary of the Interior, Sandro Kirchner (R), takes part in a practical demonstration by the SEK, during which he rappels down from a building-the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior on Odeonsplatz-as part of the "80 Years of the Bavarian Police" celebration. Photo: Felix Hörhager/dpa

18 July 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (both CSU) stands on stage at the official opening ceremony as part of the "80 Years of the Bavarian Police" celebration. Photo: Felix Hörhager/dpa

18 July 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria's State Secretary of the Interior, Sandro Kirchner, is taking part in a practical demonstration by the SEK, during which he rappels down from a building-the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior on Odeonsplatz-as part of the "80 Years of the Bavarian Police" celebration. Photo: Felix Hörhager/dpa

(260718) -- SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor interacts with a small robot during the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 18, 2026. The event scheduled from Friday to Monday showcases exhibitions of smart devices, AI plus culture and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, among which a range of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands as one of the highlights. During the event, a variety of intelligent robots adaptable to diverse scenarios for industrial production and daily life are displayed. Notably, the country's annual output of humanoid robots is projected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

(260718) -- SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A "robot volunteer" receives an interview during the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 18, 2026. The event scheduled from Friday to Monday showcases exhibitions of smart devices, AI plus culture and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, among which a range of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands as one of the highlights. During the event, a variety of intelligent robots adaptable to diverse scenarios for industrial production and daily life are displayed. Notably, the country's annual output of humanoid robots is projected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

(260718) -- SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a robot performing traditional tea art during the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 18, 2026. The event scheduled from Friday to Monday showcases exhibitions of smart devices, AI plus culture and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, among which a range of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands as one of the highlights. During the event, a variety of intelligent robots adaptable to diverse scenarios for industrial production and daily life are displayed. Notably, the country's annual output of humanoid robots is projected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

(260718) -- SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A companion robot is pictured during the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 18, 2026. The event scheduled from Friday to Monday showcases exhibitions of smart devices, AI plus culture and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, among which a range of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands as one of the highlights. During the event, a variety of intelligent robots adaptable to diverse scenarios for industrial production and daily life are displayed. Notably, the country's annual output of humanoid robots is projected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)