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

Mourners pay tribute to Air India Flight 171 plane crash victim Vijay Rupani, former Gujarat chief minister, at the crash site on the first anniversary of the disaster in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2026. India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP)

Chiefs' Leroy Carter runs the ball during the Super Rugby semi-final match between the Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 12, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP)

Chiefs' Kyren Taumoefolau is tackled by Crusaders' Chay Fihaki (C) during the Super Rugby semi-final match between the Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 12, 2026. (Photo by DJ MILLS / AFP)

Medical students attend a prayer meeting in memory of Air India Flight 171 plane crash victims at BJ Medical College on the first anniversary of the disaster in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2026. India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP)

The mother (C) of Air India Flight 171 plane crash victim Akash Patni grieves at the crash site on the first anniversary of the disaster in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2026. India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP)

The mother (bottom R) of Air India Flight 171 plane crash victim Akash Patni grieves at the crash site on the first anniversary of the disaster in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2026. India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP)

A tribute is set up for Air India Flight 171 plane crash victim Vijay Rupani, former Gujarat chief minister, at the crash site on the first anniversary of the disaster in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2026. India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP)

Lindy Cameron, British high commissioner to India, gestures during a prayer meeting in memory of Air India Flight 171 plane crash victims at BJ Medical College on the first anniversary of the disaster in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2026. India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP)