A member of the OvaHerero Repatriation Day Committee, Johnathan Katjimune, says there is a need for the government to hastily inject into the development of Gam Settlement to meet the needs of the growing population.

Speaking to nbc News on the sidelines of OvaHerero Repatriation Day, Katjimune says with the imminent return of about 1,000 Namibian descendants from Botswana, the demand for services will outweigh the supply.

Katjimune says Gam is still challenged by a lack of grazing or farming land, housing, and education facilities that need intervention.

Botswana held a state memorial service in honour of the late President Hage Geingob, honouring his legacy while cementing the relationship between the two countries.

The two Heads of State, President Nangolo Mbumba and President Mokgweetsi Masisi, hailed the legacy left behind by Dr. Geingob.

The relationship between Namibia and Botswana dates back to the days of Namibia's struggle for independence.

Namibia's Minister of Works and Transport and his Botswana counterpart are happy with the progress made so far with the implementation of the Trans-Kalahari Railway Line Project.

The two ministers briefed the media on the development at Swakopmund during a Joint Ministerial Committee meeting.

The bilateral Trans-Kalahari Railway Line is expected to link the Port of Walvis Bay via Gobabis to Botswana and the SADC to enhance trade in the region.

President Nangolo Mbumba has assured President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana that sound neighbourliness will continue, just as the late President Hage Geingob would have wanted.

Mbumba received a courtesy visit from Masisi at State House on Wednesday.

President Masisi was in Windhoek to offer condolences on behalf of Batswana following the death of Dr. Geingob.

The Geingob-Masisi friendship was one that was characterised by respect and good neighbourliness.

As a mark of respect for the late Namibian leader Hage Geingob, various countries around the world have directed that national flags be hoisted at half-mast.

In the SADC region, Botswana, on Sunday, as part of their mourning for the late Namibian leader, directed that flags countrywide be hoisted at half-mast until the late Dr. Geingob is buried.

In East Africa, Kenya's President William Ruto issued an executive order that all flags fly at half mast starting Monday as a sign of respect.

Namibia marked World Children's Day at Walvis Bay.

The event was attended by the presidents of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and the host nation, Namibia.

Zambia was represented by the Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Doreen Mwamba.

It was a night dedicated to the children, one that was not only attended by children from Namibia but also those from neighbouring countries.

They directed the proceedings at an opportune time, not only to celebrate their day but also as a platform to engage their leaders and those who matter in their lives.

Namibia and Botswana are advocating for the swift harmonisation of roaming charges to facilitate smooth connectivity while abroad.

Acknowledging the crucial role that uninterrupted connectivity plays in today's interconnected world, the two countries have collaboratively proposed expediting the harmonisation of roaming charges to guarantee that citizens can experience seamless connectivity while travelling internationally.

The annual US-Africa Business Summit hopes to put a spotlight on value addition to Africa's natural resources.

The summit is expected to start on Tuesday in Botswana for four days under the theme 'Enhancing Africa's Value in Global Value Chains'.

More than a thousand U.S. and African private sector executives, international investors, senior government officials, and multilateral stakeholders are expected to converge in Gaborone for the summit.

As part of the just-ended operation Hanganee II, the Namibian Defence Force and its counterpart from Botswana promoted cultural practises through various activities.

Speaking at the cultural day held at Gobabis, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate stressed that culture plays a significant role in promoting mutual understanding and appreciating one another as sister countries.

Nganate emphasised that cultural programmes enhance connections among community members and also help promote peace and unity.

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is happy with the preparedness of the contingent for the upcoming Joint Peace Support Operation exercise, code-named Hanganee II, with their Botswana counterpart in the Omaheke Region.

This was said by the NDF chief, Air Marshal Martin Pinehas.

Air Marshal Pinehas conducted an inspection to assess the readiness of the participating troops and the necessary equipment for the exercise, which is scheduled to take place from the 15th to the 30th of June in the Omaheke Region.