Southern Africa: SADC and WFP Sign Renewed Memorandum of Understanding to Improve Food Security and Build Resilience

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), renewing their partnership… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC to Convene High-Level Engagement Meetings for DR Congo Accession to Key Regional Protocols

20 April 2026, Gaborone, Botswana: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the German Government through the Deutsche Gesellschaft… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Panel of Elders and Mediation Reference Group Hold Joint Statutory Meeting, Pledging to Strength Regional Conflict Prevention and Mediation

The Panel of Elders and Mediation Reference Group (MRG) of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held their joint statutory meeting on 11 April 2026 in Johannesburg,… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC and Japan Sign Memorandum of Cooperation to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Republic of Japan in Gaborone, Botswana, on 9 April 2026, marking a… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC and Unodc Convene Regional Workshop to Tackle Mineral Crimes

The Southern Africa Regional Workshop on Combating Mineral Crimes was held at the Avani Hotel in Gaborone, Botswana, from 9 to 11 March 2026. The workshop was organised by the… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Convenes Ocean-Climate Briefing to Drive Regional Action On the Blue Economy

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has convened the Ocean-Climate Briefing Day, a high-level regional initiative designed to strengthen cooperation… Read more »

Southern Africa: Statement By His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of SADC, On the Occasion of the Southern Africa Liberation Day, 23 March 2026

Once again on this day, 23 March 2026, we celebrate the Southern Africa Liberation Day - one of the most significant milestones in our shared journey toward freedom and… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Strengthens Regional Collaboration to Address Employment and Labour Market Challenges

Senior Officials responsible for Employment and Labour in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met from 24 to 26 February 2026 in Roodepoort, Republic of South Africa,… Read more »

Southern Africa: Mozambique High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call As SADC Reaffirms Regional Solidarity Following Devastating Floods

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Mozambique and Permanent Representative to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency Mr. Antonio Macheve, paid a… Read more »

Southern Africa: 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week Concludes With Renewed Commitment to Regional Energy Transition

The 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) concluded in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with strong commitments from Member States and partners… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Emergency Response Team Concludes Deployment in Madagascar Following Tropical Cyclone Gezani

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Emergency Response Team (ERT) has officially concluded its field deployment in Toamasina, Anatsinanana Region, Republic of… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Emergency Response Team Joins Madagascar to Inspect Health Infrastructure Following Tropical Cyclone Gezani

The Southern African Development Community Emergency Response Team (ERT) has joined the Government of the Republic of Madagascar, together with key humanitarian partners, to… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Deploys Disaster Response Team to Madagascar

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has deployed its Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support the Government of Madagascar following the impact of Tropical Cyclone… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Calls for Stronger Public-Private Partnership to Accelerate Mineral Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth in the Region

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for stronger Public-Private partnership and collaboration to accelerate mineral investment, job creation, and economic… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC PPDF Approves U.S.$1.83 Million for Landmark Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Project Preparation and Development Facility (PPDF) has approved US$1.83 million in funding to advance the Lesotho-Botswana Water… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC and Partners Deepen Collaboration On Regional Risk Preparedness

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Resilience Initiative Africa (RIA) programme implemented by the German Government through… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Drives Public-Private Collaboration to Unlock SME Growth

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) places the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at the centre of its regional integration and economic… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Concludes Flood Impact Assessment and Reaffirms Solidarity With Mozambique

From 24 to 31 January 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) demonstrated strong regional solidarity through the deployment of its Emergency Response Team (ERT) in… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Emergency Response Team (Ert) Integrated Into Mozambique Humanitarian Coordination Mechanism

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Emergency Response Team (ERT) arrived in Xai-Xai, Mozambique, on 24 January 2025, where it was formally received and integrated… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Deploys Emergency Response Team to Mozambique and South Africa to Support Disaster Response, Following Recent Floods and Extreme Weather Conditions

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has deployed its Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support the Governments of Mozambique and South Africa, following recent floods… Read more »

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 »