SADC, UNHCR DISCUSS REGIONAL DISPLACEMENT COOPERATION

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SADC and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) engaged in discussions regarding potential areas of mutual cooperation concerning the displacement of people within the region.

NAMIBIA - BOTSWANA ADVANCE RAILWAY PLANS

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Namibia and Botswana are pushing ahead with plans for a major railway project, with the completion of the feasibility study expected in June.

The proposed Trans-Kalahari Railway will create a new export route to global markets by linking Botswana's mineral-rich regions to Namibia's port at Walvis Bay.

BOTSWANA DONATES FMD VACCINES TO ZIMBABWE AMID OUTBREAK

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In a demonstration of solidarity during a time when the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is grappling with outbreaks of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Botswana has donated doses of vaccines to Zimbabwe.

NAU URGES REGIONAL VIGILANCE OVER FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE

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The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has urged regional vigilance and complete cooperation in response to the ongoing devastation caused by the highly virulent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the SADC region.

Namibia to host CPA Africa meeting in Swakopmund

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Parliament is set to welcome senior lawmakers from across the continent next week when the country will host the 90th Executive Committee meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region at Swakopmund.

Boko & Hichilema launch Kazungula Bridge Authority

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Botswana President Duma Boko and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema jointly officiated the launch of the Kazungula Bridge Authority yesterday.

The establishment of the Authority aims to foster regional cooperation and ensure sustainable management of the bridge.

Uganda pledges US$1 Million to support APRM operations

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Uganda has pledged US $1 million to the African Peer Review Mechanism, APRM, to support its operations.

The announcement was made by Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, during the 35th APRM Forum of Heads of State and 

Government at the African Union headquarters on Friday.