September 17
Southern Africa: Three SADC Universities Collaborate On Heritage of Sustainable Cities
Teaching on Site is an innovative concept for a series of regional workshops in Southern Africa intended to share ideas from precolonial African urban settlements to inform policy… Read more »
September 04
Africa: China -Africa Forum More Than Just Diplomacy - Modernisation Top On the Agenda
As Beijing hosts the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), I continue to share my insights, from a southern African perspective, on the great diplomacy and… Read more »
Africa: Focac 2024 Presents Opportunities for Expanding China-Africa Cooperation
As Beijing prepares to host the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), I reflect on issues of possible interest to the Chinese investor with focus on Africa… Read more »
August 27
Botswana: Limpopo River a Lifeline to Many
RIGHT in the Shashe River -- one of the major tributaries of the Limpopo River -- I witnessed nature in harmony with itself and realised why the Limpopo River Basin is a lifeline… Read more »
August 16
Southern Africa: Food Security High On SADC Summit Agenda
The state of food and nutrition security in southern Africa will be high on the agenda when regional leaders meet in Harare, Zimbabwe on 17 August 2024 to discuss socio-economic… Read more »
August 15
Southern Africa: SADC to Host Public Lecture
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will host a Public Lecture at the Diamond Lecture Theatre of the University of Zimbabwe on 15th August 2024. The event is… Read more »
August 14
Southern Africa: SADC Achievements and Challenges Presented to Council of Ministers
The Southern African Development Community is steadily advancing its regional integration agenda but more needs to be done to ensure that member states honour their financial… Read more »
August 06
Southern Africa: 44th SADC Summit - Investment in Water Infrastructure Will Unlock Industrial Development
Regional integration in southern Africa is premised on various socio-economic sectors such as energy, water, information technology communication, transport, tourism and… Read more »
Southern Africa: 'Buy SADC-Made Products to Support Industrialisation'
Manufacturers of goods in southern Africa should have unrestricted access to 'local markets' while citizens must support their growth by buying and consuming products made in the… Read more »
August 01
Africa: SADC Has Capacity to Unlock Africa's Potential
Southern Africa has the potential to quicken the pace of continental integration in Africa by using its vast mineral resources and favourable investment conditions to… Read more »
Southern Africa: New Partnership for Youth Involvement in Regional Development
A new partnership to support youth participation in regional integration and development was established this week by two regional organisations, the Southern African Research and… Read more »
July 30
Southern Africa: SADC Moves Towards a Regional Innovation University
Southern Africa is making progress towards the launch of a university that will focus on innovation and entrepreneurship as the region moves to establish a critical mass of… Read more »
July 23
Southern Africa: SADC Amplifies Role of Women in Peace Processes
In a significant step towards gender inclusivity in peace processes, southern Africa continues to acknowledge the crucial role women play in conflict prevention and resolution. Read more »
July 04
South Africa: Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On the Appointment of Members of the National Executive
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE APPOINTMENT Read more »
June 06
South Africa: South Africa's Election Results Present Case for a Coalition of 'Common Good'
Political parties in South Africa have to work together and collaborate in a coalition government for the benefit of the country following the 29 May elections in which no single… Read more »
May 28
South Africa: South Africa Gears Up for Historic Seventh National Elections
As South Africa approaches its seventh national elections since the dawn of democracy in 1994, the political landscape is abuzz with activity. Read more »
April 09
Southern Africa: Statement On the Withdrawal of the SADC Mission in Mozambique From Cabo Delgado
Friday the 5th of April 2024 marks the beginning of the withdrawal of SAMIM Force. The Contingent to withdraw was the Elements of Botswana Contingent from Cabo Delgado in… Read more »
March 12
Southern Africa: Geingob, El Niño, and Ministerial Roundtable Talking Points at SADC Council Meeting
The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met on 10-11 March 2024 in Luanda, Republic of Angola and deliberated on programmes, policies and… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Eswatini: Eswatini Set for General Elections On 29 September
The Kingdom of Eswatini will hold general elections on 29 September 2023 to elect parliamentarians, heads of constituencies and councillors. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Southern Africa: 'Progress Made to Silence the Guns' - SADC Summit Chair Geingob
The Southern African Development Community remains largely peaceful and significant progress has been made in the past year in "silencing the guns" although some challenges remain. Read more »
Southern Africa: 43rd SADC Summit - 'SADC Still Relevant,' - Tshisekedi
The Southern African Development Community has recorded significant milestones since its establishment in 1980 and continues to explore and implement initiatives to drive… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Tanzania: Remembering Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere
The period of 14-24 October marks the final journey of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere and is a very special week for southern Africans to reflect and rededicate to Africa's… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Lesotho: Country Prepares for October 7 Elections
The Kingdom of Lesotho will hold general elections this week to elect Members of Parliament who will then choose a Prime Minister, who becomes Head of Government. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Angola: President Lourenço Sworn in As Angolan President
"Angolans have demonstrated to the world that at crucial moments, they know how to make the best choices and choose the future of their country with great responsibility." Read more »
February 07, 2006
Africa: Next 10 Years Declared the 'Second Decade of Education'
Africa has declared the next 10 years as the Second Decade of Education and has launched an appeal to the international community for technical and financial assistance to see it… Read more »