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

French singer-songwriter and actor Philippe Katerine poses during a photocall for the TV series "Les derniers jours de Charles Baudelaire" as part of the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in the Principality of Monaco on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

French actress Julie Depardieu poses during a photocall for the TV series "Les derniers jours de Charles Baudelaire" as part of the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in the Principality of Monaco on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton arrives prior the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / AFP)

The pack of riders (peloton) cycles over the Barrage de Roselend during the 8th and final stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 120,1km between Beaufort and Plateau de Solaison, in the French Alps on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton competes in the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP)

Cadillac's Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas arrives prior the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / AFP)

Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz arrives prior the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / AFP)

Decathlon CMA CGM Team's French rider Paul Seixas cycles over the Barrage de Roselend during the 8th and final stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 120,1km between Beaufort and Plateau de Solaison, in the French Alps on June 14, 2026. Decathlon CMA CGM Team's French rider Paul Seixas withdrew from the race early on the final 8th stage after suffering a crash one day prior. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)