The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Africa reached 11,378,423 as of Sunday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.

The South African army has deployed 10,000 troops to help the nation's east coast recover from storms that have claimed 443 lives and ravaged infrastructure. Some of the troops include plumbers and electricians to help restore power and water, which have been cut off in some areas for a week.

The United Democratic Front of Namibia (UDF), held a mass meeting at Okombahe Settlement in Daures Constituency Erongo Region, to launch newly developed party membership cards, welcome back new members and prepare their members for the next elections in 2024.

A memorial service for the late veteran of the liberation struggle, 83-year-old Tobias Makaya is underway at Okalondo Village in the Otamanzi Constituency, Omusati Region. He has conferred an official funeral and he will be buried later today at Okalondo cemetery. Makaya died on 4 April.

A 59-year-old man was arrested after he was found in possession of cannabis at his house in Ombili Informal Settlement at Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region. He was nabbed on 16 April with 53 parcels of cannabis with a street value of over N$100 000. He is charged with dealing in and possession of cannabis.