African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region Five Meetings Kick Off

By Lisca Philo The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region Five meetings running from 5-15 November 2024 in Harare are bringing together key stakeholders from across Southern Africa to deliberate and make resolutions on pertinent sports development issues. Chief Executive Officer Stanley Mutoya shared details of the activities and the anticipated attendees for these critical…

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SADC Senior Officials Meeting Kicks Off In Zimbabwe, Sets Stage For 44th Summit

By George Swarei Harare, August 8, 2024 – The SADC Standing Committee of Senior Officials meeting has commenced at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, marking the beginning of the 44th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government. Ambassador Nazaré José Salvador, Director of SADC Office in Angola and current Chairperson of Senior…

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SADC’s Industrialisation Journey: From Factor-Driven to Knowledge-Based Economies

President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa By George Swarei The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is at a pivotal juncture in its economic evolution. Pursuing its regional development agenda, the 16-member bloc is witnessing collective progress in trade, investment, and policy landscapes. To achieve sustainable development goals and avoid falling behind, SADC…

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Harare Hosts Pivotal SADC Investment Conference: Vice President Chiwenga Champions Regional Integration and Industrialization

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga flanked by Cabinet Ministers and Members of SADC Secretariat in Harare By George Swarei Harare, July 29, 2024 – In a significant move towards fostering regional economic integration and industrial growth, the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Hon. Gen. (Retd) Dr. Constantino Dominic Guveya Nyikadzino Chiwenga, delivered a keynote address today at…

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Africa Canine Professionals Conference 2024 Set to Elevate Dog Care and Training Standards

Munashe Nzembe of Maligators Dog Training Zimbabwe, demonstrates how to handle dog biting problems while the owner looks on By Donald ChakamangaThe inaugural Africa Canine Professionals Conference 2024 will take place on July 25-26 at a local hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe. The conference aims to improve canine care and training across the continent.Munashe Valentine Nzembe,…

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The Legacy of June 16: A Personal Reflection on the Soweto Uprising and Its Enduring Impact

Photograph By the late Masana Samuel “Sam” Nzima on June 16, 1976.Mbuyisa Makhubo carried Hector who was shot in the head by the police while his sister, Antoinette, ran alongside. By Donald Chakamanga For me, June 16 holds a personal significance. It is the day of my birth, a day mixed with reflection, sorrow, and…

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AUC Special Youth Envoy, Commends South African Youths on Peaceful Election Participation

Cleopatra Chido Mpemba with the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta By Reginald TapfumaneyiThe African Union Commission (AUC) Special Envoy on Youth affairs Ms Cleopatra Chido Mpemba has praised the youth for their active participation on the recently held elections in South Africa on May 29.Speaking on…

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African Union Takes Decisive Steps to Address Pan African Parliament Crisis

The legitimate Acting PAP president, Hon. Lucia Maria Mendes Goncalves Dos Passos By Licious Mkuni The African Union Executive Council on Thursday 15 February 2024, took a firm stance, issuing a series of directives aimed at restoring order in the crisis-ridden Pan African Parliament (PAP). In recent years, PAP has experienced leadership wrangles, with the…

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