Maputo, Mozambique – The Minister of Transport and Logistics, João Jorge Matlombe, has acknowledged that the number of road traffic accident victims in Mozambique has exceeded the average for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Speaking at the opening session of the first Coordinating Council of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Minister Matlombe described the road safety situation in the country as “grave and critical”. “The number of deaths and injuries on our roads is both dramatic and…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for stronger cooperation and investment in climate preparedness as the region continues to face floods, cyclones and long droughts. More than 30 climate experts and over 200 delegates from across the region gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, from 8 to 11 September for the 31st Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-31). The meeting ran under the theme “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together within the SADC region.” Opening the forum, Dr Douty…

MAPUTO – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has commended Mozambique’s progress in key areas such as peace, security, regional trade, and development. Speaking on Tuesday in Maputo, SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi expressed the organization’s satisfaction with the achievements Mozambique has recorded. The remarks were made following a working meeting held at the Office of the Mozambican Head of State, Daniel Chapo. According to Magosi, the meeting was an opportunity to align priorities and identify areas where SADC can…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has officially opened a five-day workshop on information and communications technology (ICT) statistics in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The event, running from 25–29 August 2025, is part of the SADC Regional Statistics Project. It aims to strengthen the SADC ICT Observatory and support the implementation of the SADC Protocol on Statistics and the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–30. The workshop was opened by DRC’s Minister of Posts and Telecommunications,…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to work more closely together after a high-level meeting in Gaborone, Botswana. SADC Executive Secretary, Mr Elias M. Magosi, met with Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, Mr Fan Yong, during a courtesy visit. The two leaders discussed how to improve cooperation between SADC and China, and how to support development across Southern Africa. China’s Support to SADC One of the main topics discussed was the annual financial…

Mozambique’s National Assembly has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fast-tracking the country’s energy transition by approving legislation and regulatory measures aimed at creating a stable and modern legal framework to attract sustainable investment in the energy sector. Speaking at the opening of the Parliamentary Leadership Seminar on Energy Transition and the Oil and Gas Economy in the SADC, taking place in Maputo on Tuesday and Wednesday, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hélder Injojo, stressed the country’s determination to respond…

Southern African ministers have called for urgent action to fast-track energy reforms and improve water security in the region, following a week-long high-level meeting that ended on 4 July in Harare. The Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water brought together officials from across the region to assess progress and agree on concrete steps to tackle power shortages, water scarcity, and infrastructure challenges. According to a media statement issued by the SADC Secretariat on 7 July, key…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is taking part in the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), being held from 2–6 June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. This international event brings together leaders from across the world to discuss how to reduce the impact of disasters, especially as extreme weather events grow more frequent and dangerous. SADC, through its Secretariat, is using the platform to share its experiences, learn from others, and strengthen its commitment to building resilience in…

Top prison officials from across Southern Africa have resolved to boost intelligence capabilities in prisons to help detect threats and support the region’s peace and security efforts. They gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from May 28 to 30, 2025, for the Annual Regional Conference of Heads of Corrections, Prisons, and Penitentiary Services.  The conference was organised by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with support from the European Union-funded ECESPA Programme, under the theme “Intelligence Gathering for Early Warning:…

The Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been plagued by conflict for decades, leading to immense human suffering and widespread instability in the region. The situation has only worsened in recent years, with militia groups and external forces continuing to vie for control over the region’s wealth of natural resources.  The DRC’s North and South Kivu provinces have borne the brunt of this violence, resulting in displacement, human rights abuses, and a fragile security environment. As the conflict…