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SADC appoints Chissano as mediator in Madagascar SANF 09 No 11, June 2009
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has appointed former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano to mediate in peace talks between ousted Madagascan leader Marc Ravalomanana and opposition leader Andry Rajoelina.
Algeria to host 2nd Pan-African Cultural Festival SANF 09 No 10, June 2009
One of the best kept secrets on the African continent this year is the 2nd Pan-African Cultural Festival of Algiers, taking place in the north African country 40 years after it hosted the first one.
COMESA-SADC-EAC harmonization process going well SANF 09 No 09, June 2009
Africa’s three main regional blocs namely the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC) are making significant progress in harmonizing their projects to promote full regional integration
PRESS RELEASE - New President and Bureau Elected at PAP
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) today elected a new President. He is Hon. Dr. Idriss NDELE MOUSSA, MP from Chad.
COMESA to unveil Customs Union as Zimbabwe assumes chair SANF 09 No 08, May 2009
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is set to launch its Customs Union during its 13th annual Heads of State and Government Summit scheduled for 7 to 8 June 2009 in Zimbabwe’s resort town of Victoria Falls.
2nd Symposium on China-Africa and China-Zimbabwe Relations
Seventeen leading Chinese academics from nine institutions in the People’s Republic of China have arrived in Zimbabwe to participate in the 2nd Symposium on China-Africa and China-Zimbabwe Relations.
Communicating Energy project to support Southern Africa Power Pool
The Government of Norway has signed an agreement to the value of 3 million Norwegian kronos to strengthen understanding of the regional dimensions of energy provision in southern Africa.
Communique
Extraordinary Summit of the SADC Heads of State and Government:
30 March 2009
The Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government met in Lozitha Royal Palace, Swaziland on 30 March 2009
Zimbabwe Cabinet February 2009
2009 a busy year for elections in southern Africa SANF 09 No 07, Februay 2009
Seven countries in southern Africa are preparing to hold elections in 2009.
Zimbabwe Looks Forward SANF 09 No 06, January 2009
2009 has started well for Zimbabwe and although a tough year of turnaround is predicted, there have been several positive developments, both politically and economically.
PRESS RELEASE N.43/2009
12th Ordinary Summit of the AU Heads of State and Government ends today in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa 4th February 2008 - The 12th Ordinary Summit of the AU Heads of State and Government ended in Addis Ababa on 4 February 2009.
Communique
Extraordinary Summit of the SADC Heads of State and Government :
Presidential Guest House, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa
26-27 January 2009
The Extra-Ordinary Summit of the SADC Heads of State and Government met at the Presidential Guest house in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa on 26-27 January 2009.
African governments commit to reducing environmental threats to health SANF 09 No 05, January 2009
A recent gathering of environment and health ministers in Libreville, Gabon, saw the adoption of the Libreville Declaration which commits governments to take measures to stimulate policy, institutional and investment reforms to optimise synergies between health, environment and other relevant sectors.
SADC Gender Protocol: From commitment to action SANF 09 No 04, January 2009
Approval of the groundbreaking Protocol on Gender and Development by twelve southern African countries brings with it the need to take action by all stakeholders so as to accelerate the empowerment of women in the region through speedy implementation.
African renewable energy attracts attention SANF 09 No 03, January 2009
The potential for renewable energy development in Africa is growing as both investors and regional leaders seek a new clean energy frontier.
Malawi’s grain subsidy programme bears fruit SANF 09 No 02, January 2009
The turnaround in Malawi, from being a food deficit country to one producing surplus grain and overcoming food shortages has demonstrated that regional countries have the capacity to be food secure if they apply the right policies.
Region takes giant step toward African Economic Community SANF 09 No 01, January 2009
Three regional economic blocs have made a giant step towards the long-conceived goal of an African Economic Community, approving the expeditious establishment of an enlarged Free Trade Area (FTA) encompassing 26 Member States in three sub-regions.
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