Namibia stands out as 'high achiever' in African Performance Index

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2026-06-12

WINDHOEK, 15 April 2019 - The State House of the Republic of Namibia is the official office and residence of the president of Namibia and is located in Windhoek's Auasblick. (Photo by: Wayera Sonia Namadiko) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 JUN (NAMPA) - Namibia has been ranked as the standout performer of the 2026 African Performance Index, leaping from 15th to third place overall due to its political stability, improved governance, and better economic infrastructure.
The 2026 performance index by Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report evaluates African nations on governance, influence, and innovation instead of traditional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) metrics.
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