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

Stade Français' French number 8 Yoan Tanga celebrates after his team scores a try during the French Top14 rugby union play-off match between Stade Francais Paris and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at the Jean-Bouin Stadium in Paris on June 14, 2026. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)

A bus arrives to pick up Iran players at Los Angeles International Airport on June 14, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Members of the National Guard stand on the Ellipse head of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event being held tonight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

Cranes are seen near the White House ahead of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event being held tonight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

Fans gather in downtown Washington, DC, ahead of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event being held tonight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

Cranes are seen near the White House ahead of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event being held tonight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

Fans gather in downtown Washington, DC, ahead of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event being held tonight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

A view from The Ellipse toward the White House, ahead of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event being held tonight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)