I have received reports that a cyclone is expected to strike over the eastern parts of southern Africa over the next few days, and this may worsen the rainfall and flooding situation in Botswana,

This is a harsh reality we have to collectively confront.. Otherwise we shall be caught in a never ending vicious cycle.

One more day of delayed action is a day too late for our people, … Our people are crying out for help. Let us respond while there is time.

At the root of these problems lies political will of the global community, especially the rich,

On the situation in Angola, the commission had expressed hope that the general elections scheduled for 2006 would entrench that country’s democracy.

We must pull together and work hard in ensuring that SADC succeeds in its agenda of development, economic cooperation and regional integration,

The sorting (and valuation) normally would take place in each individual country,

The commission, meeting in Botswana last week (October 10 to 14) was examining the security situation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region with particular emphasis on developments in Angola and the DRC,