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OKAHANDJA, 18 July 2015 - Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority and head of the Otjika-Tjamuaha Royal House. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 18 August 2026 - First Gentleman Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah on Tuesday launched the DEN Impact Foundation, an initiative aimed at implementing targeted programs to tackle the escalating social, educational, and mental health issues affecting boys. (Pho: Contributed) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 18 August 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking at the launch of DEN Impact Foundation on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Jacqueline Juliana Rukamba, a former principal at Khoichas Primary School in the Karas region, significantly contributed to Namibia's independence, particularly in education, during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

19 August 2026, Hesse, Bad Orb: Mexican cyclist Isaac Del Toro celebrates on the podium after winning the 2.6 km individual time trial during the 2026 Tour of Germany cycling race in Bad Orb. Photo: Florian Wiegand/dpa

19 August 2026, Berlin: Governing Mayor of Berlin Kai Wegner speaks during a press conference at the Rotes Rathaus about the cyberattack on parts of the Berlin administration. Photo: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa

19 August 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Bayern Munich's Harry Kane takes a selfie with Italian former footballer Luca Toni, who presented him with the "Golden Boot" award, at the club museum in the Allianz Arena. Photo: Christoph Lother/dpa

19 August 2026, Bavaria, Munich: The trophy for the "Golden Boot" award, which will be presented to FC Bayern striker Harry Kane, is on display at the club museum in the Allianz Arena. Photo: Christoph Lother/dpa

(260819) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohammad Abdi learns knowledge of acupoints on human ears from a doctor at Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Aug. 15, 2026. Mohammad Abdi, a 26-year-old Iranian student, came to China in 2023 to study clinical medicine at Ningxia Medical University. He was introduced to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at an early age. After seeing his uncle receive cupping therapy in Iran, he became curious about this traditional medical practice. Later, as a medical student in China, he had the opportunity to take professional TCM courses. On weekends, Abdi visits Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center to experience various TCM therapies. "I was a gym rat, so I initially thought TCM practices were too simple to be effective," he said. However, as he learned more about TCM, he was impressed by its depth and effectiveness. He recommended Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese breathing and stretching exercise, to his fellow international students, while he especially enjoys tuina massage combined with cupping therapy, which helps relieve the stress of his studies and clinical internship. For Abdi, TCM is more than a way to treat diseases; it is also a health philosophy that can be integrated into daily life. He believes ordinary people can benefit from TCM-based wellness practices, while professional doctors can use TCM techniques to treat patients. TCM is now expanding its global presence and joining the worldwide conversation on health and lifestyle. Inspired by growing interest in Chinese lifestyles overseas, Abdi hopes to continue exploring TCM and become a skilled doctor, helping more people in his hometown benefit from traditional Chinese medicine. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

(260819) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohammad Abdi (R) watches a doctor conducting acupuncture therapy to a patient at Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Aug. 15, 2026. Mohammad Abdi, a 26-year-old Iranian student, came to China in 2023 to study clinical medicine at Ningxia Medical University. He was introduced to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at an early age. After seeing his uncle receive cupping therapy in Iran, he became curious about this traditional medical practice. Later, as a medical student in China, he had the opportunity to take professional TCM courses. On weekends, Abdi visits Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center to experience various TCM therapies. "I was a gym rat, so I initially thought TCM practices were too simple to be effective," he said. However, as he learned more about TCM, he was impressed by its depth and effectiveness. He recommended Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese breathing and stretching exercise, to his fellow international students, while he especially enjoys tuina massage combined with cupping therapy, which helps relieve the stress of his studies and clinical internship. For Abdi, TCM is more than a way to treat diseases; it is also a health philosophy that can be integrated into daily life. He believes ordinary people can benefit from TCM-based wellness practices, while professional doctors can use TCM techniques to treat patients. TCM is now expanding its global presence and joining the worldwide conversation on health and lifestyle. Inspired by growing interest in Chinese lifestyles overseas, Abdi hopes to continue exploring TCM and become a skilled doctor, helping more people in his hometown benefit from traditional Chinese medicine. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

(260819) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohammad Abdi (R) learns to make a sachet filled with traditional Chinese medicine materials at Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Aug. 15, 2026. Mohammad Abdi, a 26-year-old Iranian student, came to China in 2023 to study clinical medicine at Ningxia Medical University. He was introduced to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at an early age. After seeing his uncle receive cupping therapy in Iran, he became curious about this traditional medical practice. Later, as a medical student in China, he had the opportunity to take professional TCM courses. On weekends, Abdi visits Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center to experience various TCM therapies. "I was a gym rat, so I initially thought TCM practices were too simple to be effective," he said. However, as he learned more about TCM, he was impressed by its depth and effectiveness. He recommended Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese breathing and stretching exercise, to his fellow international students, while he especially enjoys tuina massage combined with cupping therapy, which helps relieve the stress of his studies and clinical internship. For Abdi, TCM is more than a way to treat diseases; it is also a health philosophy that can be integrated into daily life. He believes ordinary people can benefit from TCM-based wellness practices, while professional doctors can use TCM techniques to treat patients. TCM is now expanding its global presence and joining the worldwide conversation on health and lifestyle. Inspired by growing interest in Chinese lifestyles overseas, Abdi hopes to continue exploring TCM and become a skilled doctor, helping more people in his hometown benefit from traditional Chinese medicine. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

(260819) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohammad Abdi identifies herbal medicine at Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Aug. 15, 2026. Mohammad Abdi, a 26-year-old Iranian student, came to China in 2023 to study clinical medicine at Ningxia Medical University. He was introduced to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at an early age. After seeing his uncle receive cupping therapy in Iran, he became curious about this traditional medical practice. Later, as a medical student in China, he had the opportunity to take professional TCM courses. On weekends, Abdi visits Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center to experience various TCM therapies. "I was a gym rat, so I initially thought TCM practices were too simple to be effective," he said. However, as he learned more about TCM, he was impressed by its depth and effectiveness. He recommended Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese breathing and stretching exercise, to his fellow international students, while he especially enjoys tuina massage combined with cupping therapy, which helps relieve the stress of his studies and clinical internship. For Abdi, TCM is more than a way to treat diseases; it is also a health philosophy that can be integrated into daily life. He believes ordinary people can benefit from TCM-based wellness practices, while professional doctors can use TCM techniques to treat patients. TCM is now expanding its global presence and joining the worldwide conversation on health and lifestyle. Inspired by growing interest in Chinese lifestyles overseas, Abdi hopes to continue exploring TCM and become a skilled doctor, helping more people in his hometown benefit from traditional Chinese medicine. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)