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Running under theme “Promoting Innovation to Unlock Opportunities for Sustained Economic Growth and Development Towards an industrialized SADC” the meeting focuses on tackling pressing socio-economic challenges, labour migration, and employment issues in the region. In his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary for Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare and Chairperson of the SADC Employment and […]
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, has called for heightened intervention efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the security crisis continues to escalate. Speaking at a virtual joint summit of SADC and the East African Community (EAC) yesterday, President Mnangagwa acknowledged that, despite ongoing efforts by both regional […]
A Ministerial Partnership Dialogue between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the European Union (EU) commenced at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, Harare yesterday. The high-level meeting has gathered key stakeholders to engage in discussions on critical issues of mutual interest, including peace and security, human and sustainable development, climate change, environment, […]
Hon. Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira warmly welcomed Hon. Phenyo Butale, Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, who paid a courtesy call on the sidelines of the SADC Council of Ministers meeting which took place yesterday in Harare. Their discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties, fostering deeper collaboration in industrialization and trade, and leveraging the strong historical […]
SADC Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is set to chair an extraordinary virtual summit of heads of state and government on 13 March 2025 to discuss the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to SADC Head of Communication and Public Relations, Barbara Lopi, the summit will provide updates on the latest security […]
Zimbabwe is set to host the SADC Regional Labour Conference from March 24 to 28 in Victoria Falls, bringing together representatives from 16 member states to discuss innovative ways to protect workers’ rights. Permanent Secretary for Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, Simon Masanga, confirmed that preparations are near completion, with guests already making reservations. […]
Zimbabwe is working to boost its fish production to meet the Southern African Development Community (SADC) target of 6.7 kilograms per capita. Currently, the country’s fish consumption stands at 3.72 kilograms per capita, prompting efforts to expand the fisheries and aquaculture industry. To achieve this, the government plans to support existing fish farmers while encouraging […]
Zimbabwe is set to host the Ordinary Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) from March 12-14, 2025, in Harare. The meeting will be chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honorable, Professor Amon Murwira. The agenda will focus on key areas such as economic integration, infrastructure development, and […]
Angola is set to join the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area following a forum held in Luanda from 17 to 21 February 2025 to assess its entry into the regional trade bloc. According to the SADC Secretariat, Angola’s accession will unlock significant economic opportunities, including reduced trade tariffs and the elimination of […]
Finance Minister, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, is attending the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, which concludes today. While Zimbabwe is not a G20 member, it is representing the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as its current chair. Prof. Ncube highlighted discussions on […]
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