SADC UNIVISA PROJECT EDGES CLOSER TO APPROVAL

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The recent ministerial meeting has made significant progress towards the adoption of the SADC UniVisa project.

Although the date and venue for the launch are yet to be made public, NBC News is reliably informed that the project is moving towards consideration by Heads of State sooner rather than later.

BURKINA FASO CUTS DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH FRANCE

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Burkina Faso cut diplomatic ties with France on Friday, accusing Paris of working against its sovereignty and national interests after years of worsening relations with its former colonial power.

PRESIDENT EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY WITH VENEZUELA

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed Namibia’s sympathy and solidarity with the government and people of Venezuela following the recent devastating earthquakes.

BOTSWANA GRANTS CITIZENSHIP TO 64 REFUGEES

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Botswana has granted citizenship to 64 refugees as part of commemorating the 2026 World Refugee Day and the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention.

NAMIBIA CALLS FOR CEASEFIRE IN GAZA

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Namibia is calling for an authentic and lasting ceasefire as the lethal Israeli strikes in Gaza persist without interruption. 

Two days ago, Al Jazeera reported that an Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza had killed at least one Palestinian child and injured several others.

SACU SUMMIT ADVANCES REGIONAL INITIATIVES

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The just-concluded 9th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit considered, adopted, approved and directed the implementation of several key initiatives aimed at advancing the development of member states. 

BOTSWANA TO CHAIR SACU IN JULY

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As Botswana prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) on 15 July, President Duma Boko has reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening regional integration.

MALAWIANS IN JOHANNESBURG FEAR SAFETY THREATS

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Malawian nationals gathered outside Malawi's Consulate General in Johannesburg on Thursday, saying they feared for their safety as a June 30 ultimatum from anti-migrant groups drew closer.