.A statement is issued on Friday by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Botchwey, calling for an end to what they have termed as arbitrary arrests, for due process and for the release of all persons detained for political reasons.

As the Commonwealth Business Summit officially concluded on Friday, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey, accompanied by Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, paid tribute to Namibia's national heroes at the Heroes Acre.

Namibia's pioneering women-led leadership drew significant praise and recognition at the Commonwealth Business Summit.