Algeria's ambassador to Namibia has stated that the late former President Liamine Zéroual played a key role in strengthening bilateral relations between Algeria and Namibia.

Zéroual died on Saturday in a military hospital in Algiers at the age of 84 and was buried in his hometown of Batna on Monday.

The defence sector has been allocated about N$7.5 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Thousands of people packed the Barthelemy Boganda Sports Complex on Monday to witness President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic take the oath for a third term after winning the December election.

The current crop of SADC leadership has been urged to go beyond time and space to fulfil the vision of the founders of the regional bloc.

Botswana's minister of International Relations, Phenyo Butale, made this rallying call recently when delivering a speech to mark the SADC Liberation Day.

Street vendors form a significant part of Namibia's informal sector and contribute meaningfully to the economy. However, some traders face restrictions due to regulations governing where and how vending activities can take place.