TUGUVA, 20 October 2026 - Kavango West Regional Council Chairperson Fillipus Tenga led a delegation to the residence of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba at Tuguva village in the Kavango West Region on Tuesday to offer condolences following the death of Pohamba's spouse, Namibia's second First Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, who passed on Saturday. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - Commuters heading from Okahandja to Windhoek hitch a ride with the seven-seater vehicles at B1 City Station. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - The Bank of Namibia head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 (NAMPA) – Florida Ruhoze Haakuria of Ketungoutji Investment CC, trading as Pukaa Catering Services, confirmed that the restaurant is feeling the impact of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 – The usually bustling Oshetu Kapana Market in Katutura stands unusually quiet following a three-week strain caused by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions, which have choked the meat supply that drives the market’s local economy. (Photo: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2026 – Helmut Angula paying tribute to former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba during a prayer service held in her honour. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

GOBABIS - Ruth Kaukuata-Mbura, Swapo Regional Coordinator for the Omaheke Region (Photo: Contributed)

(261021) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia, Oct. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

(261021) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia, Oct. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

(FILES) Haitian-born Quebecois writer, poet, and novelist Thelyson Orelien, poses during a photo session in Paris on September 8, 2026. Canadian publisher Editions Boreal said on October 21, 2026 that novelist Orelien used AI to write novel, one week after announcing that is was keeping the novel in bookstores, asserting that it has no element making it possible to establish with certainty a recourse to artificial intelligence (AI) for its writing. (Photo by Joel Saget / AFP)

(FILES) Haitian-born Quebecois writer, poet, and novelist Thelyson Orelien, poses for pictures during a photo session, in Paris on September 8, 2026. Canadian publisher Editions Boreal said on October 21, 2026 that novelist Orelien used AI to write novel, one week after announcing that is was keeping the novel in bookstores, asserting that it has no element making it possible to establish with certainty a recourse to artificial intelligence (AI) for its writing. (Photo by Joel Saget / AFP)

(FILES) Canadian-Haitian novelist Thelyson Orelien looks on as he takes part in the 28th edition of "Les Correspondances" literature festival in Manosque, south-eastern France on September 24, 2026. Canadian publisher Editions Boreal said on October 21, 2026 that novelist Orelien used AI to write novel, one week after announcing that is was keeping the novel in bookstores, asserting that it has no element making it possible to establish with certainty a recourse to artificial intelligence (AI) for its writing. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

(FILES) Canadian-Haitian novelist Thelyson Orelien (L) and Rwandan author, dancer and stage director Dorcy Rugamba take part in the 28th edition of "Les Correspondances" literature festival in Manosque, south-eastern France on September 24, 2026. Canadian publisher Editions Boreal said on October 21, 2026 that novelist Orelien used AI to write novel, one week after announcing that is was keeping the novel in bookstores, asserting that it has no element making it possible to establish with certainty a recourse to artificial intelligence (AI) for its writing. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

This photograph shows a general view of the Pierre Mauroy Stadium ahead of the start of the UEFA Champions League first round day 3 football match between Lille LOSC and Galatasaray in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France on October 21, 2026. French construction and concessions groupe Eiffage is in exclusive negotiations with Lille football club (LOSC) to hand over the operating of the Pierre-Mauroy stadium to it, the company announced on October 21, 2026. (Photo by Sameer Al-Doumy / AFP)

People take part in a nationwide earthquake preparedness drill in Medellin, Colombia, on October 21, 2026. (Photo by Jaime SALDARRIAGA / AFP)