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.
The Masubia Traditional Authority has dismissed false rumours regarding the alleged death of Chief Gibert Muhongo.
At a media briefing, Ngambela Raphel Mbala confirmed that Chief Muhongo is alive and well.
New members of the National Council delivered their maiden speeches, pledging loyalty, dignity, commitment, and accountability in their service.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has urged Namibians to stand united against all forms of divisiveness and preserve the peace for which the fallen heroes gave their lives.
She made these remarks at the Cassinga Commemoration held in Gibeon at the Swapo Party Office on Monday.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed deep appreciation for the wisdom and experience of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba during a visit to his residence in Okanghudi Village, accompanied by former President Nangolo Mbumba.<
Leaders from the business sector, faith community, and government gathered in Windhoek over the weekend for the inaugural Deeper Leaders and Business summit.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on all Namibians, particularly the youth, to draw inspiration from the discipline, intellectual curiosity and patriotism of the late Mosé Tjitendero.
The race for the next Secretary-General is moving into a decisive stage, as candidates present their visions in a series of interactive dialogues with member states at United Nations headquarters.
Jacky Britz is now officially the Kaptein of the Baster Traditional Authority following his inauguration today at Rehoboth.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked the newly inaugurated third National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, APRM, to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in carrying out its mandate.
