Economic recovery and land reform dominate campaign
by Chengetai Madziwa - SANF 05 no 28
As Zimbabwe prepares for its parliamentary poll, candidates across party lines are in agreement on the political...
Mozambique’s five-year plan for prosperity
SANF 05 no 28
The new government in Mozambique has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan for rapid economic expansion to improve social and rural development,...
Zimbabwe elections could be a positive influence on future polls in the region
by Bayano Valy - SANF 05 no 27
The main observer mission to the 31 March parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe says the campaign is being...
Zimbabwe opposition leader upbeat about election prospects
by Bayano Valy - SANF 05 no 26
Zimbabwe opposition leader, Morgan Tsvaringai, is upbeat about his party’s prospects for a parlimentary majority in the...
Zimbabwe flooded with election observers and journalists
SANF 05 no 25
All is set for the parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe on Thursday, 31 March, including a large and growing contingent of local...
Zimbabwe hails region’s backing over foreign interference
by Bayano Valy - SANF 05 no 24
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party has hailed the countries of the region for their support against British...
SADC welcomes Namibia’s peaceful change of leadership
by Chengetai Madziwa - SANF 05 no 23
Neighbouring countries have commended Namibia for 15 years of independence and a peaceful transition of leadership.
In a...
Zimbabwe election: Many positive changes from 2000
by Munetsi Madakufamba - SANF 05 no 22
Although there are three southern African countries that have held elections since the SADC electoral guidelines and...
A diversified, nutritious indigenous diet: key to disease prevention
by Mukundi Mutasa -SANF 05 no 21
The SADC region has stepped up its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles among people living with HIV and...
Weather forecasters’ worst fears come true
by Bayano Valy - SANF 05 no 20
There is a worrying picture emerging from central and southern Mozambique regions – there is either below...
Why the UN needs democratisation
by Hopewell Radebe - SANF 05 no 19
In his call for the United Nations’ (UN) reform, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi remarked recently that, “It...
Peace through tourism – a 21st Century vision for African development
by Amos Chanda - SANF 05 no 18
Africa is seeking innovative ways of fostering development on the continent and initiatives on peace through tourism...