Botswana is expected to embark on a benchmarking exercise in Namibia as the country reels from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

The FMD crisis is rampant across the SADC region, with Namibia being the sole exception.

Namibia's rich musical heritage took centre stage this weekend in Windhoek as Ma|Gaisa and Oviritje came together for the first time in a historic cultural celebration.

The National Executive Committee of the Namibia Federation of People with Disabilities in Namibia (NFPDN) has suspended its Chairperson, Matheus Hashongo, over alleged misappropriation of funds. 

The federation's National Executive Committee, in a statement, said Hashongo was suspended on 18th March. 

The High Commissioner of Namibia to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, presented his letters of credence to the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu.

Ndevashiya emphasised the historical ties of solidarity and struggle that underpin the relationship between the two countries. 

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has directed that the hostel at Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana High School be fully operational within a month.

The Prime Minister stated that the government invested N$44 million in the construction of the hostel, emphasising that this investment should not be squandered.