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Sadc mulls Chief Kachindamoto award, public lectures
The Nation Malawi
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August 18, 2025
Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (Sadc-PF) chief Boemo Sekgoma has unveiled plans to establish an annual award and a public lecture series in honour of Chief Theresa Kachindamoto of Dedza District, who died aged 57 last...
SADC calls for the establishment of the Regional Development Fund
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
ANTANANARIVO: THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit has called for an accelerated establishment of the SADC Regional Development Fund as an independent Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The call was made when concluding the...
SADC nations resort to boost security, economy infrastructure
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
ANTANANARIVO: THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State Summit concluded with the leaders emphasizing unity, solidarity, and cooperation as fundamental approaches to achieving economic liberation and addressing emerging...
SADC reaffirms DRC peace commitment as Samia hands over Organ leadership
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Head of states through the regional block Southern African Development Community (Sadc) have placed renewed emphasis on restoring peace and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The commitment was reiterated...
Africa50's Maputo gathering marks a turning point for African infrastructure
African Business
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August 18, 2025
This article was produced with the support of Africa50 The 2025 Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting (GSM), held in Maputo under the high patronage of Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo, was more than a formal gathering of shareholders....
SADC fund yet to win full ratification
Windhoek Observer
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Allexer Namundjembo Only nine Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have signed an agreement to establish and operationalise the SADC Development Fund, SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi has announced. This means about 44%...
SADC remains ‘unequivocally’ committed to DRC sustained peace
South Africa Today
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August 17, 2025
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi, has reaffirmed the regional bloc’s “unequivocal” commitment to promoting lasting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Magosi was speaking during...
SADC leaders must confront region’s challenges after Mnangagwa’s clumsy handling of Mozambique poll aftermath, DRC conflict
New Zimbabwe
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August 17, 2025
By Dr. Sizo Nkala l IOL THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) hosted its 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Antananarivo, Madagascar at the weekend. This year’s gathering was held under the theme: “Advancing...
Seed Co International Limited sets US$7,24m as capex for FY26
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Seed Co Group chief executive officer Morgan Nzwere SEED firm, Seed Co International Limited (SCIL) has set aside US$7,24 million as capex for its current financial year ending March 31, 2026, NewsDay Business understands. SCIL is one of two...
SADC leaders urge review of regional and international trade engagements
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Calls for a re-look at trade engagements within the region and beyond dominated the maiden statements of SADC's new leaders. These are President Duma Boko of Botswana, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and the Prime Minister, Navinchandra...
SADC Chairperson moves from President Munangagwa of Zimbabwe to President Andry Nirina Rajoelina of Madagascar
Zambian Observer
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August 17, 2025
The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is underway at the IVATO Conference Centre in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation,...
SADC 45th Summit: Focus on industrialisation, agricultural transformation and inclusive energy transition
The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)
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August 17, 2025
Good morning from Antananarivo! Today marks a key moment for Southern Africa as SADC Chairman, President Mnangagwa, joins fellow leaders for the regional bloc’s 45th Summit of Heads of State and Government at the Ivato Conference Centre in...
International students turn to Asian universities as a refuge
Oman Observer
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August 17, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea — For Jess Concepcion, a microbiology student from the Philippines, obtaining a doctorate from a university in the United States had been a dream. It was where most of his academic mentors had studied and done research, and he...
Ex-Police Officer Criticises Mnangagwa Over Aid to Mozambique As Zimbabweans Struggle
Zim Eye
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August 17, 2025
Ex-Police Officer Criticises Mnangagwa Over Aid to Mozambique As Zimbabweans Struggle By A Correspondent A recently retired Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Assistant Inspector has launched a scathing attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s...
Zimbabwe hands over SADC Chairpersonship to Madagascar at 45th Summit
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Zimbabwe has handed over the rotational SADC chairpersonship to Madagascar during the 45th SADC summit underway in Antananarivo. SADC member states such as Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Mauritius all held general elections in 2024, during the...
Navigating Turbulent Times: Time for SADC Leaders to Step Up To The Plate
IOL
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Dr. Sizo Nkala The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is hosting its 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government today in Antananarivo, Madagascar. This year’s gathering will be held under the theme: “Advancing...
Sadc summit to focus on industrialisation, agric
The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)
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August 16, 2025
Wallace Ruzvidzo in ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar THE 45th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, which opens today, will focus on the region’s industrialisation, agricultural transformation and inclusive energy transition, the bloc’s...
Tanzania invites SADC observers
Daily News Tanzania
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August 17, 2025
MADAGASCAR: VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr Philip Mpango has extended an invitation to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) to deploy a team of observers ahead of the General Election scheduled for 29 October...
Nandi-Ndaitwah in Madagascar for 45th SADC Summit
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of SADC, which is starting tomorrow. The commitment to regional integration, industrialisation and...
US tariffs to dominate SADC Summit agenda
SABC News
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August 17, 2025
The US-imposed tariffs are expected to top the agenda of the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit in the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo. President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived on the island on Saturday to attend the summit. Although some SADC...