/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Jacqueline Juliana Rukamba, a former principal at Khoichas Primary School in the Karas region, significantly contributed to Namibia's independence, particularly in education, during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – Gaob Salomon Josephat Witbooi, former Namibian ambassador to Zambia, reflected on the southern region's contribution to Namibia's struggle for independence during a discussion with Nampa's team. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 15 August 2026 - South Africa’s Kelsey Jade van Schoor (in green) during the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek. She was crowned the overall champion of the 2026 women’s category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

17 August 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany (2nd L) leads a training session as Bayern holds a joint training and fan day with its men's and women's teams. Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTICE: Bundesliga and DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

17 August 2026, Bavaria, Munich: FC Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany (L) leads a training session as Bayern holds a joint training and fan day with its men's and women's teams. Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTICE: Bundesliga and DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

17 August 2026, Bavaria, Munich: FC Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany leads a training session as Bayern holds a joint training and fan day with its men's and women's teams. Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTICE: Bundesliga and DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

17 August 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Bayern Munich's Tom Bischof (C) and Luis Diaz (2nd R) and their teammates participate in a training session as Bayern holds a joint training and fan day with its men's and women's teams. Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTICE: In accordance with the regulations of the Bundesliga and the DFB (German Football Association), it is prohibited to use or allow the use of photographs taken in the stadium and/or during the game in the form of sequential images and/or video-like photo series.

(260817) -- DURBAN, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the aquarium at uShaka Marine World in Durban, South Africa, Aug. 16, 2026. Located in Durban, uShaka Marine World is a marine theme park featuring a shipwreck-themed aquarium, marine life exhibits and water attractions. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(260817) -- DURBAN, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the aquarium at uShaka Marine World in Durban, South Africa, Aug. 16, 2026. Located in Durban, uShaka Marine World is a marine theme park featuring a shipwreck-themed aquarium, marine life exhibits and water attractions. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(260817) -- DURBAN, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the aquarium at uShaka Marine World in Durban, South Africa, Aug. 16, 2026. Located in Durban, uShaka Marine World is a marine theme park featuring a shipwreck-themed aquarium, marine life exhibits and water attractions. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(260817) -- DURBAN, Aug. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the aquarium at uShaka Marine World in Durban, South Africa, Aug. 16, 2026. Located in Durban, uShaka Marine World is a marine theme park featuring a shipwreck-themed aquarium, marine life exhibits and water attractions. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)