Namibia launches National Map of Ecosystems

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Map of Ecosystems as part of the Southern Africa SBAPP Regional Project. 

SADC strengthens info sharing against illegal fishing

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Information exchange among SADC countries is key in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

 A workshop at Walvis Bay brought together Namibia, Angola, and South Africa to improve interagency collaboration and risk assessment of fishing vessels.

Ford recalls 22,000 vehicles in Southern Africa, 657 in Namibia

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Ford has recalled about 22,000 vehicles across the Southern African Region, of which 657 units were sold in Namibia.

The announcement was made by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa last week.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says the recalled cars have three distinct issues.

Lesotho dropped from SADC Organ Troika agenda

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Lesotho has been removed from the agenda of the SADC Organ Troika, as announced following deliberations at the 45th Summit of Heads of State and Government on Sunday.

The removal is necessitated by what SADC describes as positive progress regarding the political and security situation in Lesotho.

SADC faces food insecurity affecting 60 million in 2024

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An estimated 60 million citizens in SADC were food insecure in 2024, representing 17% of the region's population.

This data was revealed by the SADC Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi, who said the situation calls for urgency in agricultural transformation and investments in the sector.

Nandi-Ndaitwah in Madagascar for 45th SADC Summit

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of SADC, which is starting tomorrow.