Botswana has launched a 500MW solar photovoltaic plant alongside a 500MWh battery energy storage system in the Ngamiland District. This project aims to reduce dependence on electricity imports and position Botswana as a net electricity exporter by 2030.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for the rapid conclusion of financing negotiations for the Angolan portion of the Angola/Namibia Power Interconnector. This project involves constructing a 166km, 440kV transmission line linking the Kunene substation in Namibia to Cahama in Angola.
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.
Extensive port-based interjurisdictional discussions between South Africa and its six neighbouring countries have reduced illegal migration during the just-ended Easter holidays.
Botswana has emulated Namibia by suspending three fuel levies for six months to cushion consumers from the rising global oil prices.
Botswana has emulated Namibia by suspending three fuel levies for six months to cushion consumers from the rising global oil prices.
Some Batswana of Namibian descent have welcomed the progress made in the negotiations between the government and its German counterpart.
Namibia's High Commissioner to South Africa, Nangula Ithete, has presented her letters of credence to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ithete was one of the 20 foreign envoys who handed their letters of credence from heads of mission-designate.
The ceremony was held in Pretoria.
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.
President Duma Boko has signed two SADC agreements aimed at advancing regional integration.
