The Government of Zambia has formally engaged their Congolese counterparts over the recent spate of attacks on international drivers in that country.

The Katima Mulilo Correctional Facility has taken a major step towards agricultural self-sufficiency with the installation of a modern centre pivot irrigation and reticulation system at its old Wenela farm.

Stakeholders met to discuss the nomination of the Daures/Brandberg National Monument Area for UNESCO World Heritage status.

The Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, is renowned for its rich palaeo-archaeological heritage, hosting more than 43,000 rock paintings and endemic flora and fauna. 

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongwela-Amadhila signed a book of condolences at the Venezuelan Embassy in the capital.

The Speaker stated that the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. constitutes an assault on that country as well as a violation of international law.

With the start of the school year, heavy traffic has become a daily occurrence as learners are dropped off and picked up from schools.