BATSWANA OF NAMIBIAN DESCENT REFLECT ON INDEPENDENCE

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For some in neighbouring Botswana, March 21st might just be an ordinary day on the calendar. 

But for Botswana nationals of Namibian descent, it is time to remember Namibia's independence from the yoke of colonialism.

SADC COUNTRIES FACE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AFTER FLOODS

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Some Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states are grappling with severe humanitarian crises following devastating floods and torrential rains, as the harsh impacts of climate change exacerbate the La Niña weather phenomenon.

BOTSWANA FACES HIGHER INFLATION RISK AMID PROPOSED TARIFF HIKES

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Botswana faces a greater risk of inflation being higher than currently projected due to the proposed increase in electricity tariffs and transport fares.

The development is likely to negatively impact Namibian cross-border traders. 

NAMIBIAN TRUCK DRIVER REMANDED IN BOTSWANA DAGGA CASE

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A 31-year-old Namibian truck driver, suspected of carrying dagga, is remanded in custody following a second brief appearance in the Gantsi Magistrates' Court in Botswana.

Mbaunguraije Kaitjirokere is yet to be asked to plead to a single count of cross-border drug trafficking crime.

350 cattle rustled from Botswana via Namibia to Zambia

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At least 350 cattle have been rustled from Botswana's northwestern border villages in the Okavango District to Zambia through Namibia between 2022 and 2025, as cross-border criminal activities continue to rise.

Botswana plans monument honouring Namibian founders

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Botswana's government is eyeing deriving economic benefits from a monument proposed to be built in Botswana's second-largest city in honour of the founding leaders of Namibia.