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

The UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on The Ellipse and the UFC Freedom 250 fight on the South Lawn of the White House are seen from the top of the Washington Monument on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee / POOL / AFP)

A family of Japan supporters react during the second half of the match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament between Japan and the Netherlands, at a watch party in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP)

A supporter of Japan wraps himself under his shirt to shield himself from the sun and heat during the second half of the match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament between Japan and the Netherlands, at a watch party in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP)

Supporters of Japan react during the second half of the match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament between Japan and the Netherlands, at a watch party in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on June 14, 2026. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP)

Ecuadorian fans cheer the players ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 14, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Fans gather at the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on The Ellipse ahead of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event tonight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

Fans attend the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on The Ellipse ahead of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event tonight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

Fans gather at the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on The Ellipse ahead of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event tonight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)