Malawi invests in irrigation to boost food security
by Patson Phiri - SANF 06 No 35
Malawi has embarked on a massive programme to increase the size of land under irrigated crops as...
Crucial role for civilians in SADC peacekeeping missions
by Patson Phiri - SANF 06 No 34
Civil society is a crucial cog in peacekeeping missions and southern Africa is building a standby force that...
South Africa steps up 2010 preparations as region joins race
by Patson Phiri - SANF 06 No 33
South Africa is speeding up preparations for the 2010 World Cup finals with plans to prepare 10...
Regional cooperation provides strong foundation for disaster relief
by Patson Phiri - SANF 06 No 32
Southern Africa is strengthening regional cooperation in disaster management with member states extending rescue efforts to neighbouring...
South Africa pledges support for DRC electoral process
by Juakali Kambale - SANF 06 No 31
South Africa has pledged to assist the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) establish lasting peace by supporting...
Food security concerns pose GMO challenges for southern Africa
by Joseph Ngwawi - SANF 06 No 30
Southern Africa is projecting a maize surplus of more than two million tonnes during the 2005/06 agricultural...
Liberation movements dominate southern African politics
by Patson Phiri - SANF 06 No 29
The African National Congress (ANC) victory in the South African local government elections in early March reaffirms...
Nujoma goes back to school as Namibia turns 16
by Angela Chishimba - SANF 06 No 28
Namibia’s first post-independence president, Sam Nujoma, has gone back to school after a successful career as a...
Local actions vital as region marks World Water Day
by Tigere Chagutah - SANF 06 No 27
Southern Africa joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Water Day on 22 March amid...
New electoral law clears the way for DRC elections
by Juakali Kambale - SANF 06 No 26
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has passed a new electoral law that sets stringent registration conditions...
SADC celebrates women’s day, calls for gender-friendly legislation
by Patson Phiri - SANF 06 No 25
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been urged to formulate gender-friendly laws in line with regionally...
Oscar award raises southern Africa’s filmmaking profile
by Joseph Ngwawi - SANF 06 No 24
A South African drama film wrote its own piece of history and effectively raised the region’s profile...