President Mbumba praises late Dr. Geingob's unity values

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President Nangolo Mbumba says, while mourning the death of the late President Hage Geingob, that his values must be emulated and celebrated for the good neighbourliness and unity he championed.

President Mbumba was speaking at the State Memorial of Botswana in honour of Dr. Hage Geingob.

Botswana celebrates Dr. Hage Geingob legacy

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Botswana held a state memorial service in honour of the late President Hage Geingob, honouring his legacy while cementing the relationship between the two countries.

The two Heads of State, President Nangolo Mbumba and President Mokgweetsi Masisi, hailed the legacy left behind by Dr. Geingob.

Botswana to hold memorial service for late Geingob

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President Nangolo Mbumba, accompanied by First Lady Sustjie Mbumba, arrived in Botswana to attend the memorial of the late President Dr. Hage Geingob, scheduled to take place tomorrow in Gaborone. 

Before the memorial, President Mbumba paid a courtesy visit to Botswana's President, Mokgweetsi Masisi.

Environment Ministry discourages use of plastic bags

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism continues to discourage the use of plastic bags until they are eliminated. 

This is because of their harmful impact on the environment.

Merck Foundation grants scholarships to train Namibian doctors

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The Merck Foundation of Germany has provided scholarships to train 68 local medical doctors in Namibia.

During the Merck Foundation Annual Summit in Windhoek, members of Namibia's Alumni Association expressed their gratitude.

Former gang leader 'Ninja' walks free after 25 years

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He was known as the most notorious gang leader, and he was feared by many.

But now. Paulus Shimweefeleni, well known as "Ninja," says he is a changed man as he takes the walk of freedom from the Windhoek Correctional Facility tomorrow, where he had been a resident for 25 years, sentenced for murder.

A day in the life of a journalist

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The work of a journalist can be daunting but rewarding.

However, the goal should always be to make a difference in one's environment.

Devi Sankaree Govender, a South African award-winning investigative journalist, shared the sentiments during Standard Bank's media engagement.