Botswana's President Duma Boko has arrived in Namibia for a one-day official visit.

Botswana President Duma Boko and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema jointly officiated the launch of the Kazungula Bridge Authority yesterday.

The establishment of the Authority aims to foster regional cooperation and ensure sustainable management of the bridge.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Duma Boko of Botswana have stressed the need to build on the progress and achievements made since the inaugural session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC), held in 2022.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah returned from her introductory visits to Botswana and Zambia on Friday evening.

The President's visits were aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Namibia and the two neighboring countries.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Botswana counterpart, Duma Boko, have proposed joint economic projects to shield the economies of the two countries from external shocks.

This is after the two leaders bemoaned the inequalities facing the people of both countries, terming it as unacceptable.

Various dignitaries from around the world who were attending the ceremonial inauguration of the 6th President of Botswana, Duma Boko, have praised the country for being an example of peace, security, and a mature democracy.

Botswana's President Duma Boko has urged the nation to embrace peace and unity going forward and to work with utmost dedication towards moving the country to greater heights. 

The President echoed the sentiments during his inauguration address in Gaborone this morning.

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.

Duma Boko, the newly elected President of Botswana, is set to be inaugurated this Friday at the country’s National Stadium. Officially sworn in as the 6th President last week, Boko stated the urgency of assuming office during his initial speech, saying that any delay would leave Botswana without a leader.