In light of Botswana's rising youth unemployment crisis, which is estimated to be just below 40%, the country’s new generation is resorting to hustling as a means of survival and success.

Zambia's incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema, has confirmed that he will retain his Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, as his running mate for the upcoming general elections in August. 

A Namibian delegation comprising farmers, engineers, environmental specialists, students and media practitioners recently toured Russia's Dalur uranium mine in the Kurgan region.

The minister of Foreign Affairs from the Kyrgyz Republic and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs from the Philippines paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT).

Botswana and South Africa have resolved to accelerate implementation of projects, programmes, and initiatives classified as high-impact priority projects, as they are strategic to broader regional integration.

Angolan President Joáo Lourenço has for the first time this Friday decreed a day of national mourning in honour of victims of political violence. 

The decree was widely published by local media, including the presidency. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Botswana on a two-day state visit.

Ramaphosa and President Duma Boko will co-chair the 6th session of the Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) tomorrow.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have reported a combined 240 cases of Ebola with 80 fatalities, including four healthcare workers.

The World Health Organisation, as well as the Africa Centre for Disease Control, confirmed the outbreak and interventions to curb the spread.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reacted to new U.S. travel advisories and entry restrictions linked to the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak, warning against the use of broad travel bans during public health emergencies.

The government of Zambia last week assured the diplomatic community that there will be business continuity before, during and after the general election.

These are African diplomats accredited to Zambia.

Namibian High Commissioner to Zambia Goms Menette was among them.