WALVIS BAY, 15 October 2026 - The Municipality of Walvis Bay has installed 113 off-grid solar-powered streetlights at Farm 37 Portion 10 at a cost of N$6.1 million. (Photo contributed)

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, pictured with the Russian Ambassador, along with the Congo ambassador, Lauria Nguele Makoulet, while touring exhibitors’ stalls at the inaugural Diplomatic Corps Fair in Windhoek on Friday. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – Pictured seated, from left, are Dean and Ambassador of the Republic of Congo, Lauria Nguele Makoulet; Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi; and Acting Executive Director in the Ministry, Julia Imene Chanduru, at the inaugural Diplomatic Corps Fair underway in Windhoek, attended by regional governors and community members. (Photo by Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with the beneficiaries of the prefabricated houses that she sponsored, from left Johana Kambwela from Kilimanjaro, and Menesia Ngunovandu (right), from 8ste Laan (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2026 - The Roads Authority (RA) says no road project has been abandoned and outstanding sections of ongoing projects will continue, subject to annual funding availability. RA chief executive officer Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua issued the notice on Friday after road users, regional councils and communities raised concerns about the pace of road construction. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - Deputy Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Theresia Brandt. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - European Union Ambassador to Namibia, Anna Beatriz Martins. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 October 2026 - Participants pictured during the Roundtable on Trade, Investment and Decent Work at Hilton Hotel on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

French Ambassador to Lebanon Patrick Durel (2nd R) escorts France's Junior Minister for Veterans affairs Alice Rufo (4thL) and France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (R), as they arrive for a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on October 17, 2026. The French Foreign Minister and the Minister of State for the Armed Forces travelled to Lebanon on a two day visit to discuss the “arrangements for the international presence” in the country following the end of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s mandate, according to multiple sources. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP)

People take part in a "No Kings: Vote Early" demonstration in Wilton Manors, Florida, on October 17, 2026. The national day of action is taking place in cities across the country focusing on voter turnout, early voting and election protection, ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP)

People take part in a "No Kings: Vote Early" demonstration in Wilton Manors, Florida, on October 17, 2026. The national day of action is taking place in cities across the country focusing on voter turnout, early voting and election protection, ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP)

People take part in a "No Kings: Vote Early" demonstration in Wilton Manors, Florida, on October 17, 2026. The national day of action is taking place in cities across the country focusing on voter turnout, early voting and election protection, ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP)

People take part in a "No Kings: Vote Early" demonstration in Wilton Manors, Florida, on October 17, 2026. The national day of action is taking place in cities across the country focusing on voter turnout, early voting and election protection, ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP)

Real Betis' Spanish defender #03 Diego Llorente fights for the ball with Barcelona's Spanish defender #12 Xavi Espart during the Spanish league football match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at La Cartuja stadium in Seville on October 17, 2026. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)

Brest's French forward #21 Ibrahim Kante eyes the ball ahead of the French L1 football match between Lille LOSC and Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France, on October 17, 2026. (Photo by Sameer AL-DOUMY / AFP)

Leipzig's Belgian goalkeeper #26 Maarten Vandevoordt reacts after coinciding 6 goals during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in Munich, southern Germany, on October 17, 2026. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO