May 9

• Southern Africa: Southern African Researchers Contribute to SADC Policy Review

  Researchers from southern Africa are meeting in Zimbabwe to contribute to the mid-term review of the SADC's regional development plan. Read more »

April 29

• Africa: African Media Essential in Communicating Climate Change Responses

  The global effort to combat the impacts of climate change can be realized if the media clearly educates and informs the general public and policy makers on the various adaptation... Read more »

April 7

• Southern Africa: Decade for Sustainable Energy for all

  The United Nations has declared 2014-2024 as the Decade for Sustainable Energy for all to underscore the importance of energy issues in the post-2015 development agenda. Read more »

March 29

• Africa: Fifth Brics Summit

  Durban: 27 March 2013 Read more »

• South Africa: Joint Communique [document]

  BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AND THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, PRETORIA, 26 MARCH 2013 Read more »

March 26

• Southern Africa: Transfrontier Parks Key to Management of Natural Resources

  The establishment of transfrontier conservation areas is one of the key initiatives for the sustainable management of natural resources in the Zambezi River Basin. Read more »

March 22

• Africa: Africa Has a Lot to Gain From Brics

  The invitation to Africa to participate in the forthcoming 5th BRICS Summit in South Africa is evidence of the growing interest the continent is attracting from developed and... Read more »

March 15

• Zimbabwe: Referendum Result To Shape Destiny of Zimbabwe

  Zimbabweans will vote on a new Constitution in a referendum set for 16 March, a landmark development that could shape the destiny of the country. Read more »

February 27

• East Africa: AU and Comesa Observers Deployed for Kenya Elections

  The former president of Mozambique, Joaquim Chissano, is heading the African Union observer mission to the Kenyan elections, while the other key observer mission is headed by a... Read more »

February 26

• Southern Africa: SADC Gender Protocol Enters Into Force

  The SADC Protocol on Gender and Development has entered into force following ratification of the instrument by the requisite two-thirds of Member States. Read more »

February 2

• Southern Africa: SADC energy plan targets surplus, sets priorities

  Southern Africa has suffered a shortage of electricity since 2007 as demand exceeds supply, and the expectation is that this energy gap will be addressed by 2014. However, the... Read more »

January 24

• Africa: African Union @ 50

  African leaders are meeting in late January to chart the continent's development agenda as it enters its 50th year of regional cooperation. Read more »

January 18

• Southern Africa: Text of Regional Summit's Communique [document]

  1. The Organ Troika Summit of the Heads of State and Government of Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) plus Mozambique, Chair of SADC was held in Dar es Salaam,... Read more »

January 17

• Southern Africa: SADC Ready to Defend Afcon Trophy

  Four Southern African countries will raise the regional profile at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals to be hosted by South Africa. Read more »

January 11

• Southern Africa: 2013 the Year of Regional Development

  The year 2013 holds the key to several important regional milestones, including the implementation of an ambitious programme to develop cross-border infrastructure and the... Read more »

December 11, 2012

• Southern Africa: SADC Takes Action On the Conflict in Eastern DRC

  The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is a setback to regional integration and development, impacting on all countries southern Africa. Read more »

December 6, 2012

• Namibia: Press Statement By His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia, On the Occasion of the Cabinet Reshuffle [document]

  Director of Ceremonies Honourable Prime Minister Your Honour the Chief Justice Honourable Ministers Distinguished Members of the Media Fellow Namibians Read more »

December 4, 2012

• Namibia: Statement By His Excellency [document]

  HIFIKEPUNYE POHAMBA, PRESIDENT OF Read more »

November 29, 2012

• Namibia: Ruling Party Congress a 'Defining Moment'

  Namibia's governing party will hold an elective congress at end November to review its policy agenda and choose its top leadership. Read more »

November 22, 2012

• Southern Africa: SADC Launches New Plan for Regional Peace and Security

  Southern Africa has a new strategic plan for regional peace and security covering five sectors – political, defence, state security, public security and police. Read more »

• East Africa: Eastern and Southern African Leaders to Chart Socio-Economic Path

  Eastern and southern African leaders are meeting in Kampala, Uganda this week to review the socio-economic situation in the region in an effort to promote deeper integration among... Read more »

November 13, 2012

• Southern Africa: Natural Resources Can Propel Southern Africa?s Growth

  From Cape to Cairo or Yaoundé to Mogadishu, the scramble for Africa's resources has often caused problems instead of creating prosperity. Read more »

October 30, 2012

• Southern Africa: 'SAPP Should Have More Authority to Promote Energy Development'

  The SADC Secretariat has called for member states to review the role and function of the Southern African Power Pool to ensure that the regional body becomes more effective in its... Read more »

August 24, 2012

• Southern Africa: SADC Forges Ahead With Its Common Agenda

  Southern Africa has taken a significant step forward in its quest for deeper regional integration following the approval of a long-awaited blueprint that outlines the region's... Read more »

August 20, 2012

• Southern Africa: Final Communiqué of the 32nd Summit of SADC [document]

  1. The 32ndSession of the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique on 17th and... Read more »