A social athlete and activist against the use of harmful drugs has called for a coordinated effort to stop drug abuse in Namibia.

The Namibian Men's National Volleyball team is preparing for the upcoming African Volleyball Confederation's 2023 Zone VI Senior Indoor Nations Championship in Zimbabwe. 

Financial constraints have however raised doubts about their participation.

Two truck drivers died and one other was injured in a multiple truck collision on the Trans Kalahari Highway in Botswana on Friday.

The Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat (TKCs), says five trucks have been involved in the road crash, caused by poor visibility as a result of a veld fire.

Despite encountering a few challenges, such as the short supply of materials and equipment in the northern regions, the steering committee of the third National Skills Competition is optimistic that all will be set for the competition on Tuesday.

Africans in the Diaspora have been urged to play their role in defending the continent's progress made since its first attainment of freedom more than 50 years ago.