After nine days of mourning, Batswana bid farewell to the late Botswana's third president, Festus Mogae, yesterday.

Botswana's President Duma Boko has announced a three-day mourning period following the death of the country's third President, Festus Mogae. 

Mogae died in his residency in Gaborone yesterday.

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.

While Namibia joined the rest of the world in celebration of Workers' Day, the nation woke up to yet another horrific news item following an accident that claimed 11 lives.

Among those who died in an accident, which happened about 30 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo, are three medical staff.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed condolences following the death of James Uerikua, who died this afternoon in a motor vehicle accident.

Mourners are flocking to the homestead of the late Swapo stalwart and freedom fighter Kanana Hishoono at Onambutu village in the Eenhana Constituency, Ohangwena Region, to console the bereaved family and pay their last respects.

Hishoono died at age 89 on 14 January.

The remains of the late Jackson Kaujeua Jr. arrived in the country today, where he was received by close family members and fellow artists at Hosea Kutako International Airport.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the tragic death of 14 people has left a void that will not be easily filled and extended condolences to the families.

Former Minister Moses Amweelo Dies at 73

Former Minister of Works and Transport, Dr. Moses Amweelo, has died at the age of 73.

Amweelo passed away on Monday at a local hospital after a long battle with cancer.

The family spokesperson, Simon Haikwiyu, confirmed the news to NBC News.

Zambia is mourning the death of its sixth President, Edgar Lungu.

Lungu died today in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had been receiving specialized medical treatment.

The news was confirmed by Given Lubinda, Acting President of the Patriotic Front.