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… Continue reading Mozambique’s Road Death Toll Surpasses SADC Average, Warns Transport Minister
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SADC Leaders Push for Stronger Early Warning Systems as Climate Shocks Intensify
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… Continue reading SADC Leaders Push for Stronger Early Warning Systems as Climate Shocks Intensify
SADC Praises Mozambique’s Progress in Peace and Development
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… Continue reading SADC Praises Mozambique’s Progress in Peace and Development
SADC Launches ICT Statistics Workshop in DRC to Boost Regional Digital Integration
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… Continue reading SADC Launches ICT Statistics Workshop in DRC to Boost Regional Digital Integration
SADC and China Strengthen Ties in Gaborone Meeting
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… Continue reading SADC and China Strengthen Ties in Gaborone Meeting
Mozambican Parliament Pledges to Accelerate Energy Transition
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… Continue reading Mozambican Parliament Pledges to Accelerate Energy Transition
SADC Urges Fast-Tracking of Energy and Water Reforms Across Southern Africa
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… Continue reading SADC Urges Fast-Tracking of Energy and Water Reforms Across Southern Africa
SADC Joins Global Push to Tackle Rising Disaster Risks at UN Forum in Geneva
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… Continue reading SADC Joins Global Push to Tackle Rising Disaster Risks at UN Forum in Geneva
SADC Prison Bosses Resolve to Boost Intelligence Capabilities, Detect Threats and Improve Regional Security
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… Continue reading SADC Prison Bosses Resolve to Boost Intelligence Capabilities, Detect Threats and Improve Regional Security
The Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DRC: A Call for Ceasefire and Unity Among African Leaders
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… Continue reading The Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DRC: A Call for Ceasefire and Unity Among African Leaders