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SADC Executive Secretary His Excellency Ellias Magosi By Dickson Bandera Victoria Falls– SADC Executive Secretary, His Excellency Ellias Magosi says strong political will across member states has driven notable gains in electricity access, with the regional average now reaching 56 percent, while warning that sustained investment is critical to maintain momentum. Electricity access in the…
Minister of Energy and Power Development Hon July Moyo : Images William Muchingamiri/Marcus Chimudzi By Dickson Bandera VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s Minister of Energy and Power Development, Honourable July Moyo, has called for urgent regulatory reforms and improved energy efficiency across the SADC region, warning that weak and poor data are undermining progress toward energy…
Images: William Muchingamiri/Marcus Chimudzi By Brenda Mazhambe VICTORIA FALLS – Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo says all is set for the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week, with delegates expected to converge in Victoria Falls for a packed programme of high-level engagements beginning Monday. Delegates have been flocking into the resort city, with all…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is ready to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week from 23 to 27 February 2026 in Victoria Falls, with all arrangements now in place to ensure a successful conference aimed at strengthening energy security, promoting sustainability, and unlocking investment opportunities across Southern Africa. The five-day flagship event will be held…
Dr Mavis Sibanda Harare, Zimbabwe — 25 November 2025 The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) opened a two-day regional awareness workshop in Harare this Tuesday to discuss the findings of a study assessing options for including selected services sectors under the bloc’s Simplified Trade Regime (STR). The meeting, running from 25–26 November…
By Dickson Bandera Angola has taken a decisive step toward regional and continental trade integration with the conclusion of its National Forum on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy and Action Plan, signaling the government’s strong commitment to the continent’s single market agenda. The two-day forum, held at the National School of…
By Dickson Bandera Leading media executives from across Africa will convene this Thursday for the Africa Media Revenue Summit, an event focused on tackling one of the industry’s biggest challenges: how to monetise the continent’s young, mobile-first audiences amid declining traditional advertising revenue. With Africa boasting one of the world’s youngest and most digitally connected…
By Dickson Bandera A high-level delegation from the Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is currently in Madagascar to wrap up final preparations for the upcoming SADC Heads of State and Government Summit set for August 2025. The team is led by the Deputy Executive Secretary for Corporate Affairs, Dr Judith Kateera. The…
Staff Reporter The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat officially handed over a refrigerated truck for transporting fish and fishery products to the Government of Zimbabwe on 3 July 2025. The ceremony, held in Harare, represents a major step toward strengthening Zimbabwe’s fisheries sector and reducing post-harvest losses. This support forms part of the African…
SADC Executive Secretary, His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi By Dickson Bandera The SADC Conference of Ministers of Energy and Water wrapped up this Friday in Harare following five intense days of deliberations that brought together key decision-makers, experts, and partners to shape the future of two of the region’s most vital sectors: energy and water….