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

Skydio CEO Adam Bry (L) watches as US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (R) controls a Skydio X10 drone as Greer tours the SkyDio drone manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP)

England's Amy Jones and England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge run between wickets on the first day of during the ICC Women's T20 cricket World Cup 2026 Group 2 stage cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, central England on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

Skydio CEO Adam Bry demonstrates the Skydio X10 drone to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as Greer tours the SkyDio drone manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP)

Colombia's forward #07 Luis Diaz controls the ball during a training session for the FIFA 2026 World Cup at the Academia Atlas FC in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)

Colombia's midfielder #10 James Rodriguez takes part in a training session for the FIFA 2026 World Cup at the Academia Atlas FC in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)

Colombia's goalkeeper #12 Camilo Vargas takes part in a training session for the FIFA 2026 World Cup at the Academia Atlas FC in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)

Colombia's midfielder #10 James Rodriguez takes part in a training session for the FIFA 2026 World Cup at the Academia Atlas FC in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)

French singer Pomme poses ahead of the Fier Gala, a festive and charitable event to support LGBTQ+ rights, at the National Theatre of the Opera Comique in Paris on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)