Southern African News Features

SADC moves closer to establishing renewable energy centre

by Joseph Ngwawi - SANF 16 no. 8 The long-awaited centre to promote the utilisation of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency initiatives in southern...

SADC targets sustainability of regional integration agenda

SANF 16 no 7 The operationalization of the proposed SADC Regional Development Fund is expected to provide alternative financing modalities for southern Africa to support...

Tribute to Dr Lawrence Musaba – SADC energy sector icon

by Kizito Sikuka - SANF 16 no 6 A huge blackout engulfed southern Africa following the death of Dr. Lawrence Musaba – one of the...

Full agenda for SADC Council of Ministers

SANF 16 no 5 The SADC Council of Ministers set for Gaborone, Botswana will deliberate on a wide range of issues including the approval of...

Solar water heating – solution to SADC’s energy challenges

by Joseph Ngwawi - SANF 16 no 4 Southern Africa is turning to solar energy as it takes steps to address challenges caused by shortages...

Honouring a legend – Julius K Nyerere

SANF 16 no 03 Julius Kambarage Nyerere is a symbol of freedom in Africa. He fully supported the liberation of the continent from colonial rule, after...

UN Security Council reforms – Africa demands action

by Kizito Sikuka - SANF 16 no 2 Africa’s position on the global governance and political system is clear – “reform the United Nations Security...

Eventful year beckons for southern Africa

SANF 16 no 1 An eventful year awaits southern Africa in 2016 as the region intensifies the implementation of key milestones on industrialisation, trade and...

COP 21 adopts Paris Agreement but little cheer for Africa

SANF 15 no 71 The new climate agreement adopted in early December has laid a firm foundation for the global community to combat the impacts...

2015 – Towards regional integration and industrialization

by Kizito Sikuka - SANF 15 no 70 The curtain comes down on an eventful year for southern Africa dominated by the historic approval of...

Seychelles set for run-off after inconclusive presidential poll

SANF 15 no 69 Seychelles is set for a run-off on 16-18 December after no presidential candidate amassed enough votes to be declared outright winner...

China-Africa cooperation scales new heights

by Munetsi Madakufamba in Johannesburg, South Africa -  SANF 15 no 68 Since the formation of the China Africa Forum 15 years ago, relations between...