Southern African News Features

Ruling party candidate takes early lead in Zambian presidential by-election

SANF 15 no 4 - by Patson Phiri in Lusaka, Zambia  Ruling Patriotic Front candidate in Zambia’s presidential by-elections Edgar Lungu has taken an early...

All set for Zambian presidential by-elections

SANF 15 no 3 - by Patson Phiri in Lusaka, Zambia  All is set for presidential elections on 20 January when Zambia will choose a...

Renewable energy Future of SADC energy sector

SANF 15 no 2 - by Joseph Ngwawi Access to clean sustainable energy has become part of the international development agenda during the past two...

2015 – Year for strengthening SADC regional integration

SANF 15 no 1 The year 2015 promises to be an exciting period for southern Africa, with crucial regional processes expected to be concluded and...

2014 – Driving regional integration

by Kizito Sikuka - SANF 14 no 64 This year has provided an opportunity for southern Africa to consolidate gains and make plans to advance...

SWAPO presidential candidate Geingob wins landslide victory in Namibia

SANF 14 no 63 The South West Africa People’s Organisation won a landslide victory in general elections held in Namibia in November, with presidential candidate...

Five countries bid to host SADC renewable energy centre

by Joseph Ngwawi - SANF 14 no 62 At least five countries are vying for the right to host the proposed regional centre for the...

Time to upscale renewable energy

by Kizito Sikuka in Frankfurt, Germany - SANF 14 no 61 It is no longer a secret. The world is fast running out of traditional...

Late Zambian President Michael Sata campaigned for African unity and integration

by Patson Phiri in Lusaka, Zambia  - SANF 14 no 60 The death of President Michael Chilufya Sata has not only robbed Zambia of its...

Grand FTA to be launched in December

by Kizito Sikuka - SANF 14 no 59 Africa’s longstanding vision is an integrated, prosperous and united continent. This vision will come closer to reality...

Frelimo candidate Filipe Nyusi leading Mozambique presidential election

by Phyllis Johnson - SANF 14 no. 58 The leading candidate to be the next President of Mozambique comes from the northernmost province as the...

Botswana goes to the polls

SANF 14 no 57 Close to a million Batswana will go to the polls on 24 October in parliamentary and local government elections that are...