August 01

• Zimbabwe: Obasanjo Endorses Election

  Vote counting and verification is underway following the successful holding of the Zimbabwe harmonized elections on 31 July. Read more »

July 30

• Zimbabwe: All Set for Zimbabwe Harmonized Elections

  All is set for Zimbabwe harmonized elections on 31 July when the southern African country will choose a new leadership to replace an inclusive government in existence since 2009. Read more »

July 27

• Zimbabwe: Observers Arrive for Harmonized Elections in Zimbabwe

  Regional and international election observers have been deployed across the country to observe Zimbabwe's landmark harmonized elections scheduled for 31 July. Read more »

July 24

• Southern Africa: New Frontier for Renewable Energy Sources

  A recent announcement by an international firm that it has invested more than US$12 million in a solar power project in South Africa highlights the emergence of southern Africa as... Read more »

July 19

• Zimbabwe: The Economy, Peace Take Centre Stage As Zimbabwe Polls Beckon

  The economy and peace and security are the major campaign issues as political parties in Zimbabwe jostle for voters ahead of harmonized elections set for 31 July. Read more »

July 08

• Southern Africa: Region Seeks Massive Infrastructure Investment

  Southern Africa is seeking investment and finance for a $64 billion programme to improve transport, energy and other infrastructure over the next five years. Read more »

June 27

• Southern Africa: Report on SADC Regional Infrastructure Investment Conference [document]

  The SADC Regional Infrastructure Investment Conference was held at Joachim Chissano International Conference Center, in Maputo Mozambique on 27th June 2013. The Conference was held... Read more »

June 25

• Southern Africa: SADC Woos Investors for Its Infrastructure Programme

  Southern Africa will take its multi-billion-dollar infrastructure development plan to potential funders when the region hosts an investment conference this week in Mozambique. Read more »

June 14

• Zimbabwe: Elections Set for 31 July

  Zimbabweans will go to polls on 31 July to elect a new president, parliamentarians and councillors in watershed elections that will mark the conclusion of a constitution-making... Read more »

June 04

• Southern Africa: SADC Renewable Energy Strategy Key to Sustainable Energy for All

  Southern Africa has the potential to achieve universal access to modern energy services if the region puts in place a sound and vibrant strategy to harness its huge renewable... Read more »

May 24

• Zimbabwe: Media Information 2013 May

  The Zambezi River Basin Atlas of the Changing Environment, the first of its kind in the Zambezi River Basin and in southern Africa, will be launched on 29 May in Luanda, Angola at... Read more »

May 21

• Zambia: Changing Environment in the Zambezi River Basin

  Climate and human pressure on resources are significantly changing the environment in the Zambezi river basin, as illustrated in a new 2012 publication, the Zambezi River Basin... Read more »

May 07

• 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 26

• 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 04

• 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 28

• Africa: Fifth Brics Summit

  Durban: 27 March 2013 Read more »

March 27

• 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 21

• 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 14

• 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 25

• 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 »

January 31

• 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 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 »