The Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia celebrated its Independence Day on Thursday. 

The National Day was marked with a ceremony at the Malaysian High Commission in Windhoek.

The decision to extend voting in selected wards by a day after the late distribution of ballot papers, which resulted in delayed polling, has not been well received by the opposition in Zimbabwe.

The Cuban Embassy in Namibia celebrated the birthday of Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro at the Fidel Castro Ruz Primary School in Windhoek.

China is ready to work with Namibia to ensure that the comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership between the two countries grows in depth.

This was said by China's President Xi Jinping in his message to President Hage Geingob as he celebrated his birthday.

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has described the relationship between Namibia and Russia as excellent.

Russia and African countries, including Namibia, have reaffirmed the need to jointly oppose neo-colonialism, the imposing of conditions, and double standards.

This forms part of the second declaration adopted at the just-ended second Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St. Petersburg.

Russia is capable of replacing the Ukrainian grain, both on a commercial and free-of-charge basis, especially as it expects another record harvest this year.

Director of Public Relations for the Botswana Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Edward Robert, has issued a statement after the DIS allegedly invaded the offices of a leading newspaper, Mmegi, on Thursday last week and took in its editor and a reporter for questioning.

The First Lady of Namibia (FLON) and president of the Organisation of African First Ladies (OAFLAD), Monica Geingos, says that tools learned during the recently concluded First Ladies Academy could enhance their advocacy campaign.

President Dr. Hage Geingob has restated his commitment to continue working with France to foster and strengthen their relations.

The Head of state said this in a congratulatory message to France's President Emmanuel Macron on the anniversary of Bastille Day.