Southern African News Features

Pre-election statement on Zimbabwe harmonized elections

AFRICAN UNION ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO ZIMBABWE’S 31 JULY 2013, GENERAL ELECTIONS Pre-Election Statement 25 July 2013   1. Introduction The African Union (AU) deployed 9 Long Term Observers (LTOs)...

Statement by the SADC Water Ministers

COMMUNIQUE Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Water 27 - 30 May 2013 Alvalade Hotel, Luanda, Angola Ministers responsible for the Water Sector from the Southern African Development...

Observers arrive for harmonized elections in Zimbabwe

SANF 13 No 20 Regional and international election observers have been deployed across the country to observe Zimbabwe’s landmark harmonized elections scheduled for 31 July. At...

SADC – New frontier for renewable energy sources

SANF 13 No 19 A recent announcement by an international firm that it has invested more than US$12 million in a solar power project in...

The economy, peace take centre stage as Zimbabwe polls beckon

 SANF 13 No 18  - by Joseph Ngwawi The economy and peace and security are the major campaign issues as political parties in Zimbabwe jostle...

SADC seeks $64 billion investment in transport and other infrastructure

SANF 13 No 17 - by Joseph Ngwawi  Southern Africa is seeking investment and finance for a $64 billion programme to improve transport, energy and...

SADC woos investors for its infrastructure programme

SANF 13 No 16 Southern Africa will take its multi-billion-dollar infrastructure development plan to potential funders when the region hosts an investment conference this week...

Zimbabwe elections set for 31 July

SANF 13 No 15 - by Joseph Ngwawi Zimbabweans will go to polls on 31 July to elect a new president, parliamentarians and councillors in...

SADC renewable energy strategy key to sustainable energy for all

SANF 13 No 14 - by Kizito Sikuka   Southern Africa has the potential to achieve universal access to modern energy services if the region puts...

Launch of the ZAMBEZI RIVER BASIN ATLAS OF THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT

The Zambezi River Basin Atlas of the Changing Environment, the first of its kind in the Zambezi River Basin and in southern Africa, will...

Changing environment in the Zambezi River Basin

SANF 13 No 13 - by Admire Ndhlovu Climate and human pressure on resources are significantly changing the environment in the Zambezi river basin, as...

Southern African researchers contribute to SADC policy review

SANF 13 No 12 Researchers from southern Africa are meeting in Zimbabwe to contribute to the mid-term review of the SADC’s regional development plan. The 15-year...