Botswana has entered a three-day period of national mourning following the death of former President Festus Mogae at age 86.
President Duma Boko announced the mourning period after Mogae died at his residence in Gaborone.
Mogae served as Botswana’s third President from 1998 to 2008.
The rising fuel prices is affecting public transport operators. With taxi and bus fares expected to increase on 18 May.
Pendapala Nakathingo unpacks what this means for both operators and commuters.
Motorists across the country will pay more for fuel from midnight tonight, as pump prices are set to increase once again.
Fuel prices affect more than just motorists - they influence transport, food prices, farming, logistics, and business operations.
The office of the Police Inspector General has announced the appointments and transfers of senior officers.
Commissioner Julia Sakua-Neo was transferred from the Kavango West Region headquarters to the Zambezi Region as commander.
The Swapo Party celebrated its 66th anniversary on 19 April, commemorating over six decades of leadership in Namibia’s liberation struggle and nation-building efforts.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has wished all Namibians a peaceful Easter period of reflection and renewal.
She said the Easter weekend holds deep spiritual significance and reminds Christians of sacrifice, compassion, forgiveness, and the triumph of hope over despair.
TransNamib, Chief Executive Officer Desmond van Jaarsveld said the company's emergency response team, together with regional medical services and the police, continues to provide ongoing support to survivors and attending to anyone requiring medical assistance.
The NAMCOR Board of Directors has appointed the Executive Upstream Development and Production, Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as Acting Managing Director effective from today after the conclusion of the ongoing recruitment process for a substantive Managing Director.
The Bank of Namibia has announced that it will maintain the repo rate at 6.50%.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the late Kanana Hishoono as the bravest, most selfless person and a veteran of the liberation struggle.
She said Hishoono contributed immensely to consolidating the gains of independence and democracy, serving in various capacities.
