Southern Africa: Statement By the SADC Executive Secretary, H.E. Mr Elias M. Magosi, On the 2025 Commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) joins the international and regional community to speak out against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in all its forms as we commemorate… Read more »

Zimbabwe: SARPCCO Centre of Excellence Celebrates Graduation of 32 Senior Police Officers in Zimbabwe

The Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) Centre of Excellence hosted a graduation ceremony on 05 December 2025 in Harare, the Republic of… Read more »

Southern Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger SADC Cooperation and Value Chain Growth

Namibia's President, Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has encouraged the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat to accelerate the rollout of practical… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Convened a Workshop to Engage Men and Boys in Addressing Gender Based Violence, HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights

The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) under the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) funded Project, and in collaboration with the… Read more »

Africa: Historic G20 Summit Charts Path for Inclusive Global Growth, Resilience, and Sustainable Development

The G20 Leaders' Summit concluded with a bold declaration to build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable global economy. On 23 November 2025, leaders announced ambitious… Read more »

Mozambique: Dedza/Calomue One Stop Border Post Between Malawi and Mozambique Enhances Regional Trade Efficiency and Effectiveness

In a significant step towards fostering regional economic integration, the Dedza/Calomue border post, which connects Malawi and Mozambique, has been the focus of a detailed study… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Secretariat Unveils the SADC Communication, Awareness and Visibility Strategy 2025-2030

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) launched its Communication, Awareness and Visibility Strategy 2025-2030 on 18 November 2025 in Gaborone, Botswana. This milestone… Read more »

Tanzania: Mwanza Border Post Time Release Study Report Launched to Enhance Trade Efficiency and Regional Integration

The Southern African Development Community (SADC), facilitated the official launch of the Time Release Study (TRS) Report for the Mwanza/Zobue Border Post on 11 November 2025 in… Read more »

Africa: SADC Secretariat Convenes the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access Stakeholder Engagement Workshop in Gaborone

Southern African Development Community (SADC) in conjunction with the European Union (EU) will convene the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Project… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC and Germany Deepen Development Cooperation With €26.1 Million Commitment

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Federal Republic of Germany have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership during the latest round of bilateral… Read more »

Southern Africa: Angola Prepared to Implement the SADC Electronic Certificate of Origin.

In June 2025, the Committee of Ministers of Trade (CMT) approved Angola's accession to join the SADC Free Trade Area (FTA) with an indicative date to start the implementation in… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Member States Begin Final Stage of Labour Market Observatory Development

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), convened the SADC Labour Market Observatory (LMO)… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Strengthens Trade Capacity in Eswatini Through AfCFTA Rules of Origin Training

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the World Customs Organisation… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Strengthens Technical Capacity for Agrometeorological Services

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat convened a regional workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 17 to 25 September 2025, to build technical capacity… Read more »

Southern Africa: Statement By His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini and Incoming Chairperson of the SADC Organ On Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation On the 2025 General Election in Malawi

Fellow Members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Deploys the Electoral Observation Mission to the 2025 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the Republic of Seychelles

As contained in Article 3 of the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) shall observe all… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Regional Workshop On ICT Statistics and Observatory Opens in Kinshasa

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics and Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications in Democratic… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Celebrates 20 Years of Anti-Corruption Cooperation

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) marked a major milestone in its fight against corruption by hosting the Fourth Regional Workshop of Anti-Corruption Agencies from… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC to Hold 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Antananarivo, Madagascar On 17 August 2025

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene its 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government on 17 August 2025 at the Ivato Conference Center in… Read more »

Southern Africa: The Republic of Madagascar Signs the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

During the margins of the 8th SADC Industrialisation Week, the Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Madagascar, Honourable Olivier Jean-Baptiste signed the SADC… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC and Partners Officially Launch the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access Programme.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the… Read more »

Southern Africa: His Excellency President Andry Rajoelina Officially Opens the 8th SADC Industrialization Week

His Excellency Andry Rajoelina, the President of the Republic of Madagascar and Incoming Chairperson of the Southern African Developmnet Community (SADC) officially opened the 8th… Read more »

South Africa: Beitbridge Border Post Enhances Regional Trade Efficiency

In a significant step towards fostering regional economic integration, the Beitbridge border post, which connects South Africa and Zimbabwe, the Beitbridge Border Post has made… Read more »

Southern Africa: The SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration Participates At the 20th Session of the African Ministerial Conference On the Environment (Amcen-20)

The Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Ms. Angele Makombo N'Tumba participated at the Twentieth Session of… Read more »

Southern Africa: The Committee of SADC Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General Convene a Meeting

The Committee of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will meet virtually on 11 July 2025, to review progress made on… Read more »