Rising global tensions and oil prices have pushed Southern African Customs Union (SACU) leaders to rethink the future of the world's oldest customs union. 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that anyone trying to disrupt the country on June 30 will face the law, as tensions build around an anti-foreigner deadline pushed by anti-illegal-immigration groups.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined other Heads of State at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the 9th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). 

Zambia's government says it will not interfere with how, when and where the family of the late former President Edgar Lungu chooses to bury him.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to participate in the 9th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit of Heads of State and Government.

The summit is scheduled to take place on 26 June in Cape Town, South Africa.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Tanzania for her two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and reaffirming the historic ties between the two countries.

Oshikoto residents say the 1904-1908 Genocide Remembrance Day upholds Namibian history and honours those who lost their lives in pursuit of Namibia's independence.

Former Speaker of the National Assembly Professor Peter Katjavivi has described the enactment of the commemoration of Genocide Remembrance Day as having rejuvenated a non-wavering call for restorative justice following the heinous crimes committed against Namibians at the hands of the German forces in 1904–1908.

Namibia's former Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Richard Kamwi, has been elected President of the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) Executive Council.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, in commemorating Africa Freedom Day, has exercised his prerogative of mercy on 1,505 inmates whose jail sentences have been pardoned.

Of the number, 708 inmates have been released, while 797 inmates had their sentences commuted to terminable sentences.