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  1. SACU, comprising Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini, has its secretariat located in Windhoek.
  2. Southern African countries are discussing agricultural policy, including shared best practices and calls for reduced reliance on food imports.
  3. El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.

El Niño is causing below-average rainfall in South Africa, leading to drought conditions that are impacting maize production and food inflation.

4 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 6
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El Niño is causing below-average rainfall in South Africa, leading to drought conditions that are impacting maize production and food inflation.

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  1. El Niño is causing delayed rainfall and higher temperatures in South Africa.Sub-event
  2. El Niño impacts South Africa's rainfall, leading to drought and affecting maize production.1 source

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El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.

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Within SACU, comprising Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini, has its secretariat located in Windhoek.

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