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SADC extends peace mission to DRC

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The just-ended SADC Extraordinary Summit has reiterated the region's commitment expressed in the SADC Mutual Defence Pact as it extends its peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

SADC recommends extension of DRC's peacekeeping mission

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SADC regional leaders are set to extend the bloc's peacekeeping mission deadline in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the extraordinary summit in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, tomorrow.

The SADC mission deployed to the eastern DRC is set to end in December.

President Mbumba praises unity of Botswana’s leaders after election

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President Nangolo Mbumba has applauded the demonstration of unity by Botswana's new President, Duma Boko, and his predecessor, Mokgweetsi Masisi, following the general elections.

Our news team engaged President Mbumba upon his return from the ceremony on Friday.

President Mbumba pledges stronger US partnership

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President Nangolo Mbumba has reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to strengthening partnerships with the USA.

Dr. Mbumba, in a statement, extended a congratulatory message to the US President-elect, Donald Trump, on Wednesday, further commending him for earning the trust of the American people.

RA called to upgrade roads of national interest

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The Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region has appealed to the Roads Authority (RA) to consider upgrading several roads in the region to full bitumen standard.

James Uerikua said the upgrades are needed as the roads are of national interest.

Windhoek-Okahandja dual carriageway re-classified

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The Windhoek-Okahandja dual carriageway has been re-classified and upgraded from B1 to A1 road as per the road classification standards.

President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated the dual carriageway, the only A-rated road in Namibia, at the Gross Barmen Interchange. 

President Mbumba undertakes official visit to South Africa

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President Nangolo Mbumba is in Cape Town, South Africa, to engage in discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa. 

The leaders went into talks this afternoon aimed at strengthening economic ties and addressing shared regional priorities. 

Kaomo Vijanda Tjombe dies

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Veteran journalist and nbc's former Radio News Editor, Kaomo Vijanda Tjombe, died in Windhoek on Saturday following a battle with cancer. 

He was 65 years old. 

Tjombe's brother, Nathanael Mbaeva, confirmed the news to the nbc.