WINDHOEK, 18 February 2024 - Namibian Spar 10km run organisers and members of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service pose for a photo during the launch of the 2025 edition of the 10km Spar Run in Namibia, Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 18 February 2025 - The buildings of the Erongo Regional Council (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

GROOTFONTEIN, 17 February 2025 - The leadership team of the Otjozondjupa Region met on Monday to discuss and establish subcommittees for the State memorial service of the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, planned for 24 February 2025 at Grootfontein. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 17 February 2025- The Governor of Kavango West Region, Sirkka Ausiku signing the book of condolences during the candle lighting ceremony in honour of the Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

18 February 2025, Saxony-Anhalt, Halle/Saale: Friedrich Merz, Chairman and top candidate for chancellor of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), speaks at a CDU election campaign event in Halle/Saale. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa

18 February 2025, Lower Saxony, Emden: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz places an insulating mat in a car during a visit to the Volkswagen plant in Emden. In recent years, VW has converted the factory into a plant exclusively for e-car production. Photo: Sina Schuldt/dpa

18 February 2025, Lower Saxony, Emden: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands with Christian Vollmer (C), Board Member for Production and Logistics at the Volkswagen brand, and Stephan Weil (R), Minister President of Lower Saxony, at the Volkswagen plant in Emden. In recent years, VW has converted the factory into a plant exclusively for e-car production. Photo: Sina Schuldt/dpa

18 February 2025, Lower Saxony, Emden: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) talks to an employee at the Volkswagen plant in Emden. In recent years, VW has converted the factory into a plant exclusively for e-car production. Photo: Sina Schuldt/dpa