WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 - Veteran diplomat Tuliameni Kalomoh expresses deep grief over the passing of former First Lady Penexupifo Pohamba. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 October 2026 — Former Cabinet Minister Ben Amathila, along with other politicians, diplomats, and family friends, joined former President Hifikepunye Pohamba on Sunday to pay tribute following the passing of his wife, former First Lady Penexupifo Pohamba, who died in Windhoek on Saturday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 October 2026 — A candle-lighting vigil was carried out today by politicians and diplomats in mourning of former First Lady Penexupifo Pohamba, who passed away in Windhoek on Saturday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 15 October 2026 - The Municipality of Walvis Bay has installed 113 off-grid solar-powered streetlights at Farm 37 Portion 10 at a cost of N$6.1 million. (Photo contributed)

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, pictured with the Russian Ambassador, along with the Congo ambassador, Lauria Nguele Makoulet, while touring exhibitors’ stalls at the inaugural Diplomatic Corps Fair in Windhoek on Friday. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Pictured seated, from left, are Dean and Ambassador of the Republic of Congo, Lauria Nguele Makoulet; Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi; and Acting Executive Director in the Ministry, Julia Imene Chanduru, at the inaugural Diplomatic Corps Fair underway in Windhoek, attended by regional governors and community members. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with the beneficiaries of the prefabricated houses that she sponsored, from left Johana Kambwela from Kilimanjaro, and Menesia Ngunovandu (right), from 8ste Laan (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2026 - The Roads Authority (RA) says no road project has been abandoned and outstanding sections of ongoing projects will continue, subject to annual funding availability. RA chief executive officer Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua issued the notice on Friday after road users, regional councils and communities raised concerns about the pace of road construction. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

(261018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

(261018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Senior citizens take part in a tug-of-war competition during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Huan Yueliang/Xinhua)

(261018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Senior citizens watch a lion dance during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Li Weichao/Xinhua)

(261018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People taste local delicacies during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Photo by Su Qiaojiang/Xinhua)

(261018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People buy cakes during an event marking the Chongyang Festival in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 18, 2026. A series of celebration activities were held across the country to mark the Chongyang Festival, which falls on Oct. 18 this year. Also known as China's Seniors' Day, it honors the country's traditional virtues of filial piety and family love. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

(261018) -- BAOXING, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A giant panda is pictured at a panda-themed camp in Baoxing County, Ya'an City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 17, 2026. Baoxing County, a core giant panda habitat, has leveraged its panda resources to develop panda-themed eco-tourism featuring study tours and homestays. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)

(261018) -- BAOXING, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A giant panda is pictured at a panda-themed camp in Baoxing County, Ya'an City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 17, 2026. Baoxing County, a core giant panda habitat, has leveraged its panda resources to develop panda-themed eco-tourism featuring study tours and homestays. (Photo by Fan Hui/Xinhua)

(261018) -- BAOXING, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A giant panda is pictured at a panda-themed camp in Baoxing County, Ya'an City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 17, 2026. Baoxing County, a core giant panda habitat, has leveraged its panda resources to develop panda-themed eco-tourism featuring study tours and homestays. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)