International stories with Namibia and SADC relevance.
A US official stated that the enduring relationship between the United States and Botswana is built on shared values, citing the fact that the US is the world's oldest democracy and Botswana is Africa's oldest multi-party democracy, both sharing belief in the rule of law and government by elected officials.
10 June 2026 · Mmegi →
A US official stated that the enduring relationship between the United States and Botswana is built on shared values, citing the fact that the US is the world's oldest democracy and Botswana is Africa's oldest multi-party democracy, both sharing belief in the rule of law and government by elected officials.
10 June 2026 · Mmegi →
According to a World Economic Forum report, geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation are costing the global economy between $213 billion and $307 billion annually while adding 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points to global inflation. The fragmentation increasingly affects closely allied economies such as the EU, Canada, Japan, and South Korea, as economic security measures like tariffs and sanctions are deployed among allies rather than just rivals.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The World Meteorological Organization has issued an urgent warning that a strong El Niño event is developing and expected to exacerbate droughts, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves globally, with an 80% likelihood of El Niño conditions prevailing from June to August 2026.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
South African official Steenhuisen has confronted Botswana over agricultural import restrictions at high-level bilateral talks, with tensions between the two countries over the vegetable ban persisting despite diplomatic commitments to deepen economic cooperation.
8 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →