Leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) gathered in Harare on Friday to discuss the worsening security crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) for Namibia's 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections was launched in Windhoek today.

SADC member states have contributed personnel and resources to constitute the teams of observers under the SEOM. 

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, who also serves as Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, has issued a call for peace and integrity in the electoral process of Botswana, which will head to the polls tomorrow to elect the country’s leadership.

Tanzania's visiting Deputy Prime Minister Doto Mashaka Biteko has urged students at the Triumphant College in Windhoek to ensure that Africa stops importing goods and instead focuses on manufacturing items themselves. 

Tanzanians marked the 60th anniversary of the Union in a colourful ceremony in Dar es Salaam.

Union Day is commemorated annually on the 26th of April, signifying the merger of mainland Tanganyika and Zanzibar Island.

The Rundu Annual Trade Fair officially kicked off, attracting 114 companies and individuals, compared to 103 exhibitors last year.

Exhibitors came from all corners of the country as well as from Tanzania.

Some of them are taking part for the first time.

Former Brave Warriors goalkeeper and current Assistant Coach Ronie Kanalelo is set to return to Botswana on September 18th for the second phase of the Confederation of African Football Licence a Course.

The sound bilateral ties between Namibia and Tanzania have entered the stage of economic diplomacy.

President Hage Geingob commended the outgoing High Commissioner, Dr. Modestus Kipilimba, for actively promoting cooperation in this regard.

Namibian President Hage Geingob says the discussions at the BRICS summit will also include the aspect of inclusion since more countries have expressed interest in joining the grouping.

Namibia is among the more than 50 countries invited to the BRICS summit, which started today in Sandton, South Africa.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says Namibia needs to be vigilant and on high alert, on Marburg Viral Disease particularly at the main border crossings and at public and private facilities.  

The country has not detected any case of Marburg viral disease to date.