El Niño climate crisis and trade shifts in Southern Africa
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Updated nov 3
The latest in this situation
- Oshikoto Region aims to reduce national food imports.
- El Niño is intensifying heavy rains and causing floods in the Southwest.
- UN projects fire risk in SA as El Niño strengthens, involving local forestry experts.
- Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah cited anticipated El Niño as a key risk for Namibia.
- El Niño conditions are expected to persist in the Western Cape, raising concerns over water availability and heat stress.
How it started
SACU, comprising Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini, has its secretariat located in Windhoek.
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What happened
SACU, comprising Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini, has its secretariat located in Windhoek.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Culoe De Song released his first EP for Crosstown Rebels, coinciding with shared music scene features between South Africa and Eswatini.Sub-event
- Products are being exported and sold in the South African market, originating from the Southern African Development Community (SACU) bloc.Sub-event
- A conference focused on Southern African leadership is underway, involving South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini.Sub-event
- Southern African countries are discussing agricultural policy, including shared best practices and calls for reduced reliance on food imports.Sub-event
SACU is composed of five Southern African nations, with its secretariat in Windhoek.1 source
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The entities involved
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Namibia
country in Southern Africa
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Botswana
sovereign state in Southern Africa
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Lesotho
sovereign state in southern Africa
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South Africa
country in southern Africa