Surplus power generation – Time for SADC to relax?
by Kizito Sikuka - SANF 17 no 52
The improved electricity generation in southern Africa is a welcome development for the region as energy supply is...
SADC, partners strategize on regional energy development
by Kizito Sikuka - SANF 17 no 51
Southern Africa is endowed with a wealth of energy resources that include solar, hydro, wind and coal, yet...
A call for closer security cooperation between China and Africa
SANF 17 no 50 - by Nyarai Kampilipili and Tanaka Chitsa in Beijing, China
Economic ties between Africa and China are well documented and have...
João Lourenço to become Angola’s third President
SANF 17 no 49 - by Danai Majaha
“Mission accomplished. We will produce a better future for the country and the people.”
The Angolan President-elect João...
BRICS – A key player in global affairs
SANF 17 no 48 - by Tanaka Chitsa
There is need to intensify global efforts to address and close the widening gap between rich and...
“SADC seized with the situation in Lesotho”
A deafening silence filled the room when the newly elected Prime Minister of Lesotho, Thomas Thabane interrupted the opening ceremony of the 37th SADC...
BRICS to broaden cooperation with non-members
SANF 17 no 46 - by Tanaka Chitsa
The announcement by the BRICS countries that their summit, which opened 3 September in Xiamen City, China...
Mixed rainfall pattern for SADC
SANF 17 no 45
Southern Africa is expected to record varying rainfall patterns for the upcoming agricultural season.
According to a statement by the 21st Southern...
SADC considers establishing regional risk insurance
SANF 17 no 44
Southern Africa is set to establish a regional risk insurance scheme aimed at improving its rapid response to natural disasters.
Risk financing...
Regional climate forum meets to determine rainfall forecast
SANF 17 no 42 – by Admire Ndhlovu
SADC climate experts are meeting to develop the rainfall forecast for the next cropping season of October 2017 to...
Comoros becomes 16th member of SADC
SANF 17 no 42 - by Kizito Sikuka in Pretoria, South Africa
The Union of Comoros is the newest member of the Southern African Development Community after...
Zuma proposes body to facilitate SADC investment in natural gas
SANF 17 no 41- by Joseph Ngwawi
Incoming Southern African Development Community chairperson, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa has proposed the establishment of a...