President Khama of Botswana jets into Namibia today

PRESIDENT Seretse Khama Ian Khama of Botswana is scheduled to arrive in Windhoek today for an official visit.

President Khama, who holds the rank of a Lieutenant General, was inaugurated as the successor to former president Festus Mogae a few months ago. He quickly made a name for himself with his stance on the political and economic crisis in Zimbabwe.Last month, Khama and his Cabinet decided to increase taxes on alcohol by 30 per cent and to crack down on alcohol abuse and illegal trade in alcohol.The new sin tax will come into effect on November 1.President Khama is expected to hold bilateral talks with President Hifikepunye Pohamba at the new State House.Khama will be accompanied by a number of cabinet ministers.The delegation leaves again this afternoon.He quickly made a name for himself with his stance on the political and economic crisis in Zimbabwe.Last month, Khama and his Cabinet decided to increase taxes on alcohol by 30 per cent and to crack down on alcohol abuse and illegal trade in alcohol.The new sin tax will come into effect on November 1.President Khama is expected to hold bilateral talks with President Hifikepunye Pohamba at the new State House.Khama will be accompanied by a number of cabinet ministers.The delegation leaves again this afternoon.