Venezuela celebrates its 214th independence anniversary today.

Faith Zaba, editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, was detained this week after publishing a satirical column that mocked President Emmerson Mnangagwa and referred to Zimbabwe as a "mafia state." 

The U.S. State Department has announced that all foreign nationals applying for student and exchange visitor visas must make their social media accounts public as part of new vetting procedures.

The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has called for an urgent Summit for Peace and Against War in the wake of recent developments in the Middle East.

Maduro says the summit should be held as soon as possible in light of the growing danger of a conflict that could trigger a global nuclear war.

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.

The Chinese government announced that it would allow products from 53 African countries, including Namibia, to access the Chinese market with zero tariffs. 

The move is aimed at fostering economic growth and strengthening diplomatic relations between Africa and China. 

The remains of Zambia’s former President, Edgar Lungu, which were scheduled to be repatriated to Zambia, were not returned as initially announced.

Makebi Zulu, the family’s lawyer and spokesperson, has accused the Zambian government of retracting the agreement reached last Sunday.

India donated 1,000 metric tonnes of rice and maize towards Namibia's drought relief programme.

This is in support of Namibia's efforts to achieve food security, reduce poverty, and enhance the quality of life for all citizens.

Moon watchers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat tonight as the Strawberry Moon rises—bringing more than just a sweet name. This full moon will be the lowest in the sky we've seen in nearly two decades, and it won't occur again until 2043.

The remains of former President Edgar Lungu will be repatriated from South Africa to Zambia on Wednesday, June 10.

Zambia's Secretary to Cabinet announced that President Hakainde Hichilema has declared a 7-day mourning period in honour of his predecessor.