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

Greece's Katerina Stefanidi competes in the International pole vault competition entitled "Fly in SKg sky" next to Arch of Galerius, in Thessaloniki on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Sakis Mitrolidis / AFP)

Italy's Malavisi Sonia competes in the International pole vault competition entitled "Fly in SKg sky" next to Arch of Galerius, in Thessaloniki on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Sakis Mitrolidis / AFP)

Katerina Stefanidi from Greece competes in the International pole vault competition entitled "Fly in SKg sky" next to Arch of Galerius, in Thessaloniki on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Sakis Mitrolidis / AFP)

Protestors holding a Greek flag take part in the Family Pride, in Thessaloniki on June 13, 2026. One week before the Thessaloniki pride, members of orthodox and far-right parties parade "for the Greek family consisting of the man, the woman and the children", as they said. (Photo by Sakis Mitrolidis / AFP)

Protestors holding a Greek flag take part in the Family Pride, in Thessaloniki on June 13, 2026. One week before the Thessaloniki pride, members of orthodox and far-right parties parade "for the Greek family consisting of the man, the woman and the children", as they said. (Photo by Sakis Mitrolidis / AFP)

Protestors holding a Greek flag take part in the Family Pride, in Thessaloniki on June 13, 2026. One week before the Thessaloniki pride, members of orthodox and far-right parties parade "for the Greek family consisting of the man, the woman and the children", as they said. (Photo by Sakis Mitrolidis / AFP)

Aalborg's Danish headcoach Simon Dahl Jorgensen reacts during the EHF Men's Handball Champions League Final 4 semi-final match between Aalborg Handbold and FC Barcelona in Cologne, western Germany on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)

People gather ahead of a watch party for the 2026 World Cup football tournament match between Brazil and Morocco, at the FIFA Fan Zone in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Leonardo MUNOZ / AFP)