SWAKOPMUND, 19 June 2026 - Youth delegates gathered at the multipurpose centre in Swakopmund in January 2026 for the third National Youth Council of Namibia general assembly. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 23 October 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Netumbo officially inaugurates the Swakopmund International Expo at Swakopmund. (Photo contributed)

NKURENKURU, 23 October 2026 - Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo met with stakeholders in Nkurenkuru on Thursday to discuss the current status and future of the region’s cattle market. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 22 October 2026 – Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Year Budget Review for the 2026/27 financial year in the National Assembly on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 22 October 2026 – Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Year Budget Review for the 2026/27 financial year in the National Assembly on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 22 October 2026 - Cuba's Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 22 October 2026 - The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) returned to Swakopmund on Thursday after a two-year hiatus, aiming to bring together businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to explore trade, investment and industrial development opportunities. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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(261025) -- TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dogs and their owners take part in "Howl'oween at the Bentway," a dog-and-owner costume contest, in Toronto, Canada, on Oct. 24, 2026. The annual event was held here on Saturday, bringing Halloween fun for dogs and their owners. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(261025) -- TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Two dogs and their owner take part in "Howl'oween at the Bentway," a dog-and-owner costume contest, in Toronto, Canada, on Oct. 24, 2026. The annual event was held here on Saturday, bringing Halloween fun for dogs and their owners. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(261025) -- TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A dog and its owners take part in "Howl'oween at the Bentway," a dog-and-owner costume contest, in Toronto, Canada, on Oct. 24, 2026. The annual event was held here on Saturday, bringing Halloween fun for dogs and their owners. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(261025) -- TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A dog and its owners take part in "Howl'oween at the Bentway," a dog-and-owner costume contest, in Toronto, Canada, on Oct. 24, 2026. The annual event was held here on Saturday, bringing Halloween fun for dogs and their owners. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(261025) -- TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A dog and its owners pose for photos during "Howl'oween at the Bentway," a dog-and-owner costume contest, in Toronto, Canada, on Oct. 24, 2026. The annual event was held here on Saturday, bringing Halloween fun for dogs and their owners. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(261025) -- VANCOUVER, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Diving equipment is displayed during Divers' Weekend at the Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Oct. 24, 2026. The two-day event, which opened here on Saturday, brings together diving professionals and organizations and features diving equipment displays, underwater demonstrations and expert talks aimed at promoting diving safety and preparedness. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

(261025) -- VANCOUVER, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Canadian Coast Guard diver performs an underwater demonstration during Divers' Weekend at the Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Oct. 24, 2026. The two-day event, which opened here on Saturday, brings together diving professionals and organizations and features diving equipment displays, underwater demonstrations and expert talks aimed at promoting diving safety and preparedness. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

(261025) -- VANCOUVER, Oct. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Diving equipment is displayed during Divers' Weekend at the Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Oct. 24, 2026. The two-day event, which opened here on Saturday, brings together diving professionals and organizations and features diving equipment displays, underwater demonstrations and expert talks aimed at promoting diving safety and preparedness. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)