The rhythms of tradition and the pride of identity filled Omatangela A Village in the Ohangwena Region as the community began its Cultural and Heritage Week celebrations.

Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has called on communities to restore cultural and moral values as part of efforts to combat gender-based violence and other forms of criminal activity.

Hamutumwa made the call during the National Prayer Day at Odibo St. Mary Anglican Parish.

The protection of human rights is a topical issue in Botswana, with conversations currently ongoing around whether to maintain or abolish capital punishment.
 
Botswana remains the only SADC country that administers the death penalty.
  

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is back home after attending the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka.

She says Namibia and Zambia have agreed to strengthen cooperation, particularly in infrastructure development.

African leaders have agreed on measures to strengthen the continent's response to peace and security challenges, with a focus on sustainable financing, early intervention, and rapid response to conflicts.

Former Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Noah Salakae appeared in the Gaborone Regional Magistrates' Court on Friday, facing a litany of charges related to corruption and dishonesty.   

Following a successful repatriation of remains of two Namibian liberation heroes, who died at the then notorious Robben Island Prison, has inspired South Africa to perform a similar programme.    

Hundreds of small-scale traders shut their shops and took to the streets of central Nairobi on Friday, protesting a 28 per cent rise in the customs tax.

Nigeria has partnered with Botswana, as the western African country seeks to create a gateway into the SADC market for different types of products.

Namibian journalist and television producer, Elago Shitaatala has expressed dedication to the course of duty and passion for the craft of journalism that propelled her to greater heights.