Russia is capable of replacing the Ukrainian grain, both on a commercial and free-of-charge basis, especially as it expects another record harvest this year.

This assurance was given by President Vladimir Putin, who stressed that Russia will continue its energetic efforts to provide supplies of grain, food products, fertilisers, and other goods to Africa despite the sanctions imposed by the West.

Putin addressed the Plenary session of the 2nd Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum underway in St. Petersburg.

Director of Public Relations for the Botswana Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Edward Robert, has issued a statement after the DIS allegedly invaded the offices of a leading newspaper, Mmegi, on Thursday last week and took in its editor and a reporter for questioning.

The editor, Ryder Gabathuse, and reporter, Innocent Selatlhwa, were taken from the newspaper's offices hours before the deadline by a security detail.

Robert informed nbc News that the duo were taken in for questioning by the DIS and released the same day.

The First Lady of Namibia (FLON) and president of the Organisation of African First Ladies (OAFLAD), Monica Geingos, says that tools learned during the recently concluded First Ladies Academy could enhance their advocacy campaign.

FLON was referring to the recently launched "We are equal, and by working together, our society can be too" campaign, which will leverage the social capital of African First Ladies throughout the continent to spotlight the unfinished business of gender equality and the multiplier effect it will have on Africa's developmental trajectory.

President Dr. Hage Geingob has restated his commitment to continue working with France to foster and strengthen their relations.

The Head of state said this in a congratulatory message to France's President Emmanuel Macron on the anniversary of Bastille Day.

President Geingob wished for the French citizens to treasure the legacy of the Revolution as a beacon to overcome challenges together.

The Head of state further reminisced on the pivotal role the French Government played in the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 435.

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (MeatCo) is on its knees and calling for intervention to save its market share.

Chief Executive Officer Mwilima Mushokobanji says the state-owned entity has been grappling with a massive fall in its market share owing to the underutilization of its abattoirs.

Mushokobanji revealed this to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration during a consultative meeting with the management of the parastatal.

The Jiangsu Province in China continues to make significant progress in the media industry, particularly in documenting history and showcasing Chinese modernization to both residents and visitors.

Both large and small media houses in Jiangsu Province play significant roles in preserving the region's norms and values while evolving their own media platforms for future generations.

Media houses, including those in the electronic, print, and radio sectors, maintain historical artefacts dating back to the colonial era.

Zimbabwean veteran journalist Hopewell Chinono has urged all Zimbabweans in the diaspora to go back home and participate in the national elections slated for August 23.

Chinono is attending the Regional Conference on Information and Communication Rights in Africa in Windhoek.

Election fever is already running high in Zimbabwe, with political parties on the campaign trail. In terms of the country's previous electoral law, eligible voters in the diaspora could cast their votes from anywhere.

Namibia's Ambassador to China says Namibia can learn a lot from China's people-centered approach. 

Dr. Elia Kaiyamo attended one of the sessions of the National People's Congress of China.

In an interview with nbc News, Ambassador Kaiyamo says, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, which holds its meetings concurrently with the National People's Congress is inclusive of every member of the society including those at the grassroots level.

President Hage Geingob has sent condolence messages to the Presidents of Türkiye Tayyip Erdogan and of Syria Bashar Al-Assad following the deadly earthquakes that hit the two countries on Monday. 

The earthquake left thousands dead and many injured.

Dr. Geingob send his support and solidarity to the bereaved families, in the wake of the tragedy, that not only claimed lives but also caused destruction to infrastructure in both countries.

The World Health Organisation estimates the death toll could reach 20 000. 
 

Political parties from Eswatini and Civil Society Organisations from some SADC countries have called on the regional body to facilitate dialogue between role players in Africa's last absolute monarch.

The call was made at a media conference, which was held on the sidelines of the just-ended SADC Troika Summit in Windhoek.

The Kingdom of Eswatini has witnessed an intense uprising in recent years, a severe revolt since the abolishment of the multi-party system in the 1970s.