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Cahora Bassa refurbishment means more power to the region SANF 08 No 48, July 2008
Mozambique’s Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), the company running the Cahora Bassa dam, has finished refurbishing the power station, which will enable it to increase the electricity output it sells to the regional countries.
Justice ministers consider SADC gender protocol SANF 08 No 47, July 2008
Justice ministers from southern Africa met recently to consider the regional draft Protocol on Gender and Development in the last stage of consultations before it is presented to Heads of State and Government at their Summit in August.
Slow progress on phasing out leaded petrol in SADC SANF 08 No 46, July 2008
A Majority of southern African countries are still using leaded petrol after expiry of the agreed deadline to use more environmentally friendly fuels by the beginning of 2006.
African Union defers continental government, supports SADC mediation in Zimbabwe SANF 08 No 45, July 2008
African leaders have deferred their discussion of a union government until January next year after failing to reach a consensus at their Summit in Egypt this week.
AU Summit Resolution On Zimbabwe
The African Union Assembly, meeting in its 11th Ordinary Session held on June 30 to July 1, 2008 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt,
African environment ministers launch "Environment Atlas" SANF 08 No 44, July 2008
African ministers of environment recently launched the Africa: Atlas of Our Changing Environment, which shows a rapidly changing landscape, prominent of which is the disappearance of glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and the Ruwenzori Mountains on the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
AU Observer Mission Preliminary Statement on the Zimbabwe Presidential Runoff
In response to an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Jean Ping, appointed and sent an Observer Mission to Zimbabwe to observe the Presidential Run-off and House of Assembly by-elections conducted on 27 June 2008.
Mugabe wins presidential runoff, calls for inter-party dialogue SANF 08 No 43, Jun 2008
Robert Mugabe has been sworn into office for another five-year term as President of Zimbabwe following the contested presidential election run-off on 27 June.
SADC Election Observer Mission Preliminary Statement on the Zimbabwe presidential runoff
On 2 May 2008 the results of the Presidential election were finally announced. None of the four candidates received an outright majority required by the Electoral Act. Accordingly, on 19 May 2008, ZEC announced that a run-off election would be held on 27 June 2008 between the candidates of the MDC, Mr Morgan Tsvangirai and the ZANU-PF, Mr Robert Gabriel Mugabe, who had secured 47.9 percent and 43.2 percent of the votes respectively.
Zimbabwe government open to talks after the 27 June election SANF 08 No 42, Jun 2008
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has said he is open to negotiations with anyone after the 27 June elections, following completion of the legal process.
Free trade on the horizon SANF 08 No 41, Jun 2008
The launch of a SADC Free Trade Area in August this year will usher in a new era of economic integration with an enlarged market of more than 200 million people.
SADC election observers to remain in Zimbabwe SANF 08 No 40, Jun 2008
Regional election observers will remain in place in Zimbabwe for the presidential election run-off on 27 June, despite the withdrawal announcement by the opposition leader.
MDC withdrawal from the presidential run-off unconstitutional - ZEC SANF 08 No 39, Jun 2008
Zimbabwe’s opposition withdrawal from the presidential election run-off is unconstitutional, the Zimbabwe electoral body has said.
Zimbabwe’s presidential run-off to proceed on 27 June SANF 08 No 38, Jun 2008
Zimbabwe’s presidential run-off will proceed on Friday 27 June despite a UN Security Council resolution suggesting that conditions do not exist for a "free and fair" election.
Improved prospects for food security in southern Africa this season SANF 08 No 37, Jun 2008
In southern Africa, the 2007/08 agricultural season is coming to an end with harvesting and movement of produce to markets underway.
Namibia reaches target of 30 percent women in National Assembly SANF 08 No 36, Jun 2008
Namibia has become the fourth country in the region to achieve 30 percent female representation in political and decision-making positions.
SADC begins deployment of observer mission for Zimbabwe presidential run-off SANF 08 No 35, Jun 2008
The first group of election observers from southern Africa has arrived in the country to observe the presidential run-off and deployment to the various provinces has begun.
Africa Day to commemorate the importance of water and sanitation SANF 08 No 34, May 2008
This year the African continent celebrates Africa Day under the theme: "Meeting the Millennium Development Goals on Water and Sanitation".
Africa’s growth could be derailed by the rise in food prices - AfDB SANF 08 No 33, May 2008
Africa’s growth rate could be derailed by the current global rise in food prices, the African Development Bank (AfDB) chairperson, Donald Kaberuka has warned.
SADC energy ministers deliberate on regional energy shortfalls SANF 08 No 32, May 2008
Regional energy ministers have agreed to revive the regional energy planning network to compliment the energy recovery roadmap established a few weeks ago to address the power shortages facing the region.
SADC ministers accelerate progress toward gender equality SANF 08 No 31, May 2008
Ministers responsible for Gender and Women's Affairs met recently in the Namibian capital, Windhoek, to discuss their draft Protocol on Gender and Development.
SADC Summit to discuss Zimbabwe elections SANF 08 No 30, April 2008
"Energy trading" is a new initiative that offers more secure and adequate power supplies for business and residential electricity in southern Africa.
SADC Summit to discuss Zimbabwe elections SANF 08 No 29, April 2008
Southern African countries are meeting in Mauritius this week to discuss concrete strategies to advance regional integration and poverty eradication.
SADC Summit to discuss Zimbabwe elections SANF 08 No 28, April 2008
A summit of regional leaders including President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe will meet in Zambia to discuss the recent elections in Zimbabwe.
Botswana's Khama: "Democracy, Development, Dignity and Discipline" SANF 08 No 27, April 2008
While the international spotlight has focused on Zimbabwe, its neighbours in Botswana quietly changed their President almost unnoticed, through an election in Parliament.
Zimbabwe parliament falls well short of SADC gender targets SANF 08 No 26, April 2008
When the Zimbabwe parliament was dissolved to make way for elections in March, the women made up 15.8 percent out of the 120-seat House of Assembly.
Zimbabwe House of Assembly results final, observers praise conduct of elections SANF 08 No 25, April 2008
The official results for the House of Assembly in the 29 March Zimbabwe elections have been announced, with the two main political parties showing equal strength and the opposition parties in a majority.
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission the bedrock of a peaceful election result SANF 08 No 24, April 2008
The much-maligned electoral commission in Zimbabwe is emerging this week as the bedrock of a peaceful and transparent election, drawing praise from supporters and detractors.
Zimbabwe calm ahead of full election results SANF 08 No 23, April 2008
Zimbabweans are continuing to demonstrate political maturity as they await the full release of the 29 March harmonised elections, much as they did on polling day.
SADC calls on all parties to accept results of Zimbabwe elections SANF 08 No 22, April 2008
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has commended the people of Zimbabwe for holding a "peaceful and credible" election and called on all parties to accept the results.
We will accept any results: Mugabe SANF 08 No 21, March 2008
As Zimbabweans vote in the harmonized elections, President Robert Mugabe has reiterated that he will accept any outcome in the election.
Zimbabwe elections: dangers and blessings of the count SANF 08 No 20, March 2008
Vote tabulation is a painstaking process that in closely contested constituencies can make or break a particular candidate.
Four polls in one day for Zimbabwe elections 29 March SANF 08 No 19, March 2008
Zimbabwe is heading into the last days of campaigning for the 29 March harmonised elections, which will see the country hosting four polls in one day for presidential, senatorial, national assembly and council elections.
Energy a major issue in Zimbabwe elections SANF 08 No 18, March 2008
In most elections, energy, and more specifically electricity, is usually near the bottom of the list of concerns that voters will base their decisions on.
Battle for the urban voter in the Zimbabwe harmonised election SANF 08 No 17, March 2008
As Zimbabwe approaches the national elections on 29 March, most political parties and independent candidates took their campaign to the major urban areas over the Easter holiday weekend.
Zimbabwe "Look East" policy is starting to bear fruit SANF 08 No 16, March 2008
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has said his government's "Look East" policy is an effective measure to counter Western imposed sanctions and is empowering Zimbabweans.
SADC mission urges media to be objective in coverage of Zimbabwe elections SANF 08 No 15, March 2008
The head of the main regional electoral observer mission deployed in Zimbabwe has urged the local and foreign media to be objective in their coverage of the 29 March harmonised elections in Zimbabwe.
SADC Electoral Observer Mission will not anticipate Zimbabwe poll outcome SANF 08 No 14, March 2008
The main regional electoral observer mission deployed in Zimbabwe will not anticipate the outcome of the forthcoming 29 March harmonised elections, but will observe the process based on agreed regional guidelines.
SADC strategy for poverty eradication to focus on regional economic integration SANF 08 No 13, March 2008
The 14 member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will meet in Mauritius in April for high-level consultations on poverty eradication and regional development.
Zimbabwe electoral process in full swing SANF 08 No 12, March 2008
With less than two weeks left to the 29 March harmonised Zimbabwe elections, the presidential candidates, parties and independent contestants are smoothing out their political operations in an attempt to woo voters.
SADC launches mission to observe Zimbabwe elections SANF 08 No 11, March 2008
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has officially launched its mission to observe the forthcoming harmonized elections in Zimbabwe.
Investing in women and girls - key to women's economic empowerment SANF 08 No 10, March 2008
The provision of financial resources to implement programmes and projects towards the empowerment of women will be the focus in commemorations of International Women's Day in southern Africa this month.
SADC Road Map to address power shortages SANF 08 No 09, March 2008
A ministerial task force on energy established by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has adopted a road map to accelerate the region's recovery from the current power shortages, stressing the need for clear milestones and timeframes to measure implementation.
Towards seamless SADC infrastructure corridors SANF 08 No 08, February 2008
With the impending Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area to be launched in August 2008 and a SADC Customs Union in 2010, the need for efficient, seamless and cost effective corridors has become more urgent than ever before.
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SADC ENERGY MINISTERIAL TASK FORCE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF POWER SECTOR PROJECTS
GABORONE, BOTSWANA, 21 FEBRUARY 2008
The SADC Energy Ministerial Task Force (EMTF) on Implementation of Power Sector Programmes convened an emergency meeting at Boipuso Hall in Gaborone, Botswana on the 21st February 2008.
SADC energy ministers to discuss power sector projects SANF 08 No 07, February 2008
SADC energy ministers are meeting in Botswana this week to monitor progress on implementation of power sector projects.
SADC region on high alert as more flooding is forecast SANF 08 No 06, February 2008
Southern Africa has been warned to brace for more and heavier rains as the peak of the rainfall season approaches.
10th AU Summit keeps alive the dream of unity SANF 08 No 05, February 2008
The African Union has accelerated plans for unification through the establishment of a high-level group of heads of state and government, under the leadership of President Jakaya Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania, who is the new AU chairperson.
Learning to live with floods SANF 08 No 04, January 2008
"With the floods we learn not only how to deal with the land, the water and the grass, but also how to think of the use of physical space for economic growth, and reorganise the community in terms of the challenges and opportunities that arise..."
To end power shortages, southern Africa needs to "run while others walk" SANF 08 No 03, January 2008
As southern Africa enters its second year of crippling energy shortages as accurately predicted by the Southern African Power Pool about four years ago, massive short-term projects of close to US$8 billion will need to be fast tracked over the next couple of years to get the region out of the present situation.
Regional consultations initiated on SADC gender protocol SANF 08 No 02, January 2008
The SADC Gender Unit is preparing a plan for consultations throughout the region on the draft gender protocol to enable the involvement of all stakeholders.
2008 The Year of SADC Free Trade SANF 08 No 01, January 2008
The Year 2008 is set to be a momentous one for the region with the official launch of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area slated for August.
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