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.
The report...

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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.

OTJIWARONGO, 01 June 2015 – Signage at the main gate to B2Gold’s Otjikoto Gold Mine outside Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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