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Southern African Development Community

Also known as: SADC · Southern Africa Development Community

Regional intergovernmental organization coordinating development, food security, fisheries, and integration across Southern Africa.

2018-08-102026-06-08
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Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. January 2026

  2. New Era

    Southern African Development Community (SADC) collectively protect over 70% of Africa's elephants and around 80% of Africa's rhinos

    Source

    “Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries collectively protect a substantial majority of the world's elephants and rhinos, with estimates suggesting over 70% of Africa's elephants and around 80% of Africa's rhinos are found in the SADC region, and our scientists possess the most credible experience in managing them.”

    Opinion – Poor dialogue fracturing CITES

  3. New Era

    Southern African Development Community (SADC) recorded one of the highest unemployment rates in Namibia with 36.9% of the labour force without a job in 2025

    Source

    “In 2025, Namibia recorded one of the highest unemployment rates in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with 36.9 % of the labour force without a job — higher than countries like Botswana and Zimbabwe.”

    Opinion – The lost generation: Why Namibia’s youth are educated but unemployed

  4. The Namibian

    Southern African Development Community has brought positive developments despite significant challenges

    Source

    “While initiatives such as SADC and the creation of other economic blocs have brought positive developments, significant challenges persist.”

    Make Continental Collaboration a Reality
  5. December 2025

  6. The Namibian

    Southern African Development Community records Namibia's highest youth unemployment rate at 44.4%

    Source

    “Namibia is grappling with high unemployment among its youth – at 44.4%, the highest youth unemployment rate in the Southern African Development Community.”

    The Numbers Matter, and So Does the Quality
  7. November 2025

  8. The Namibian

    Southern African Development Community (SADC) approved Communication, Awareness and Visibility Strategy 2025-2030

    Source

    “The SADC Communication, Awareness and Visibility Strategy 2025-2030, approved by the SADC council of ministers in August 2025, is the result of extensive stakeholder engagement and consultation conducted across our member states between 2020 and 2025.”

    Introductory remarks by Barbara Lopi at the launch of the SADC Communication Strategy

  9. The Namibian

    Southern African Development Community (SADC) serves as trusted platform for harmonising policies and pooling resources

    Source

    “SADC serves as a trusted platform for harmonising policies, pooling resources, and addressing shared challenges ranging from trade and infrastructure to security and governance.”

    Remarks by Angèle Makombo N’tumba at the launch of the SADC Communication Strategy

  10. The Namibian

    Southern African Development Community (SADC) launched Communication, Awareness and Visibility Strategy 2025-2030

    Source

    “With the launch of the SADC Communication, Awareness and Visibility Strategy 2025-2030 today, SADC aims to address these complex challenges.”

    Opening remarks by Simone Goertz at the launch of the SADC Communication Strategy

  11. The Namibian

    Southern African Development Community approved extradition request under protocols for Ndimande brothers

    Source

    “South Africa's extradition request was properly lodged and approved under Southern African Development Community protocols.”

    Back home: Ndimande brothers arrive in South Africa to face AKA and Tibz murder charges

  12. The Namibian

    SADC congratulated president Samia Hassan on her election

    Source

    “Despite the unrest, the regional bloc congratulated president Samia Hassan on her election, alongside Mutharika and Seychelles' president Patrick Herminie, whose victories were also endorsed by the SADC.”

    Ramaphosa assumes SADC chairmanship as bloc congratulates Tanzania’s Samia Hassan

  13. The Namibian

    The Southern African Development Community said Hassan's electoral victory did not meet accepted democratic standards

    Source

    “In a rare critique, the African Union and the regional Southern African Development Community said Hassan's electoral victory did not meet accepted democratic standards, citing ballot-stuffing, repression and systemic flaws.”

    The president blamed for shattering Tanzania's aura of stability
Agriculture & Land

SADC warns of region-wide hunger amid supply and climate crises

The News

The Southern African Development Community has called for urgent regional action to strengthen food security and agricultural resilience, citing threats from global supply chain disruptions, climate change, and livestock diseases. SADC deputy executive secretary Angèle N'Tumba warned that worsening climate shocks and geopolitical conflicts—including the Middle East conflict disrupting fertiliser and fuel supplies—are placing millions at risk of hunger.

Why it matters

SADC warns of region-wide hunger risks from supply disruptions and climate crises, directly threatening Namibian food security.

3 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. SADC warns of region-wide hunger amid supply and climate crises

    The Southern African Development Community has called for urgent regional action to strengthen food security and agricultural resilience, citing threats from global supply chain disruptions, climate change, and livestock diseases. SADC deputy executive secretary Angèle N'Tumba warned that worsening climate shocks and geopolitical conflicts—including the Middle East conflict disrupting fertiliser and fuel supplies—are placing millions at risk of hunger.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Telecom Namibia CEO takes SADC regulatory harmonisation role

    Shanapinda, who led Telecom Namibia for six years, has been appointed to lead an organisation responsible for promoting regulatory harmonisation and cooperation among communication regulators in the Southern African Development Community. A new chief executive will be recruited once Telecom Namibia's new board starts on 3 June.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ndara reappointed to lead SADC fisheries surveillance board

    The SADC renewed the board of directors of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre in Maputo, retaining Namibia's Stanley Ndara as chairperson for a second term. The board's priorities include strengthening the centre's sustainability, reducing donor reliance, and rolling out a Regional Register of Fishing Vessels.

    2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 1 June

  1. Ndara re-elected to lead SADC fisheries monitoring body

    Stanley Ndara, chief executive of Namibia's Fisheries Observer Agency, has been reappointed as chairperson of the SADC Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre for a second term. SADC ministers responsible for fisheries made the decision at a meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on 29 May.

    1 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Singapore's economic transformation offers lessons for Namibia

    The article compares Singapore's transformation from a poor, resource-scarce nation in 1965 to one of the world's wealthiest economies today, suggesting Namibia can learn from Singapore's approach to governance and development despite different challenges.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Experts call for stronger illegal fishing penalties in SADC region

    Stakeholders warn that existing penalties are failing to deter illegal fishing in Namibian waters, following the interception of a vessel with 22 crew members and amid concerns over losses from bycatch, which increased sharply since 2020 despite monitoring systems in place.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. NAC pursues new regional routes after Air Botswana suspension

    The Namibia Airports Company is pursuing new regional and international air routes following Air Botswana's suspension of the Windhoek-Gaborone service in August 2025. NAC says it operates across six African countries excluding Botswana and three European destinations, and remains positive about restoring direct connectivity between Windhoek and Gaborone.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. SADC ministers to address geopolitical shifts and regional integration

    Southern African Development Community (SADC) foreign affairs ministers will gather in South Africa from 22 to 24 May to map a unified regional response to changing global geopolitical dynamics, global power competition, and technological and economic shifts. Discussions will focus on regional integration, industrialisation, trade, infrastructure, energy, agriculture and food security.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Toll gate project awaits government approval, remains on hold

    The Road Fund Administration says the proposed toll gate system, first introduced in 2021 to generate N$500–750 million annually for road maintenance, has not yet been approved by government and will not be implemented until that process is complete. The proposal has faced opposition from political parties, transport unions, and taxi associations.

    20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Famous Brands SADC profit drops amid weak regional spending

    Famous Brands reported declining profits from SADC operations, with revenue from the region falling 6% to R423 million and operating profit dropping from R51 million to R29 million, driven by weakening consumer spending in Botswana, Zambia and other regional markets. In Namibia, the company operates Debonairs Pizza, Steers, Wimpy, Mugg & Bean, Fishaways and Milky Lane.

    19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Tribute to founding father Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma

    An opinion piece celebrates Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma's role as founding father and his transformation of SWAPO into a national liberation movement against apartheid colonialism, noting his personal sacrifices including years in exile and political persecution.

    12 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 11 May

  1. Andersen Global launches in Namibia via merger

    American business advisory company Andersen Global has launched in Namibia following a merger with Windhoek Taxation and Advisory to form Andersen Namibia. The firm, one of the world's largest independent tax and advisory organisations with over 16,000 professionals across 170 countries, will provide integrated tax, advisory, accounting, and consulting services to businesses and institutions in Namibia and the Southern African Development Community region.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Former Botswana president Festus Mogae dies at eighty-six

    Former Botswana president Festus Gontebanye Mogae, aged 86, died in Gaborone over the weekend. Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and current Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko paid tribute to Mogae as a distinguished statesman and principled leader whose presidency strengthened regional cooperation through SADC.

    11 May 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Namibia, SADC face opportunity in minerals value addition

    Southern Africa is entering a new minerals cycle driven by the energy transition and demand for critical minerals, giving Namibia and the SADC region a chance to capture deeper industrial value through local processing. Success requires more than regulation — it demands reliable electricity, water, environmental systems, skilled technicians, infrastructure, finance and customers.

    10 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 8 May

  1. Namibian President tributes former Botswana leader Mogae

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has paid tribute to former Botswana president Festus Mogae, who died on Friday at age 86, describing him as a distinguished statesman and principled leader whose contributions to regional unity and development will be remembered across Africa.

    8 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibian president mourns passing of former Botswana leader Mogae

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed condolences on behalf of Namibia following the death of former Botswana President Festus Mogae, aged 86, whom she described as a distinguished statesman and Pan-Africanist who strengthened bilateral ties between Namibia and Botswana.

    8 May 2026 · Informanté →

  3. FDI inflows triple but must drive job creation

    Foreign direct investment into Namibia reached N$151 billion between 2021 and 2024, more than triple the N$50 billion recorded from 2009 to 2020, but much investment has gone into capital-intensive exploration. Legal experts say the challenge now is to convert foreign investment into tangible improvements like job creation, with the Sixth National Development Plan positioning oil and gas and mining as strategic drivers of economic transformation focused on value addition and beneficiation rather than raw resource exports.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Major General Anne-Marie Nainda appointed acting police inspector general

    Major General Anne-Marie Nainda has been appointed Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force for one year, effective immediately, replacing Joseph Shikongo. She brings decades of experience in national and international policing, including roles as Deputy Inspector-General, INTERPOL Executive Committee member representing Africa, and previous assignments in regional command and INTERPOL specialized positions.

    6 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 4 May

  1. Namibia has sufficient jet fuel capacity amid Middle East tensions

    Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints amid geopolitical tensions affecting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Fuel suppliers at Namibian airports are contractually required to maintain reserves of Jet A1 and FGas.

    4 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Minister commits to enabling Namibian trade expansion globally

    The Minister of International Relations and Trade opened the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition, committing to strengthen economic diplomacy and market access for Namibian producers and service providers on the continental and global stages.

    2 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia, Zambia, DRC introduce 90-cent cargo levy

    Namibia, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo have jointly launched a user-pays principle levy of 90 cents per tonne on all cross-border cargo along the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi corridor, effective 1 April. The levy is intended to address infrastructure gaps, border inefficiencies and procedural bottlenecks while funding sustainable maintenance and operations.

    2 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 April

  1. SADC ministers launch user-pays funding model at Wenela Border Post

    Transport ministers from Namibia, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo launched the user pays principle funding model at the Wenela Border Post in the Zambezi region, designed to ensure fairness and efficiency by requiring direct users to pay for services. The model supports the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lumbumbashi Agreement and aims to facilitate movement of goods, services and persons through simplified controls and harmonised requirements.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Namibia ranks 13th in Africa on electricity regulation index

    The African Development Bank's Electricity Regulatory Index measures how effectively African countries regulate their electricity sectors across governance, regulatory substance, and outcomes. In the 2022 ERI report, Namibia achieved a score of 0.618, placing 13th out of 43 African countries, emerging as one of Africa's most promising regulatory success stories.

    29 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Pan-African Parliament moves toward regional rotation in leadership

    The Pan-African Parliament in South Africa this week is electing a new bureau after resolving a 15-year argument about leadership representation. In May 2017, the PAP passed a resolution to introduce regional rotation of the presidency, addressing a pattern in which only east, west, and central African leaders held the top position during the institution's first 18 years.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Zimbabwean ambassador outlines SADC security framework at college

    The Zimbabwean Ambassador to Namibia outlined SADC's regional security architecture at the Namibia Command and Staff College, covering the Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, the Mutual Defence Pact, and the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. The lecture addressed conflict prevention, collective defence, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding, as well as integrating human security with traditional state security approaches.

    28 April 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Africa Economic Leadership Council to host trade expo at Swakopmund

    The Africa Economic Leadership Council will hold a three-day Invest in Africa Trade Expo and business summit in Swakopmund from 28 to 30 May, aiming to connect African entrepreneurs and businesses and unpack opportunities in sectors including oil and gas, natural resources, and minerals beneficiation as part of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Namibia welcomes new SADC wetland protection initiative

    The Southern Africa Regional Ramsar Initiative, launched across 12 SADC countries, aims to promote protection and sustainable use of wetlands while attracting financial and technical resources for the region. Namibian conservation experts welcomed the move, citing threats to wetlands like the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin from overfishing, pollution, illegal hunting, and sand mining.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Government plans Hosea Kutako airport expansion including third terminal

    The government has confirmed plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, including construction of a third terminal, as part of efforts to increase capacity and position Namibia as a regional aviation hub. The upgrades will include improving air navigation systems and expanding passenger handling capacity, with the government exploring public-private partnerships to finance the infrastructure.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Cybercrime bill has serious flaws, experts say

    The final draft of Namibia's cybercrime bill contains multiple shortcomings including undefined terms around computer viruses, cyberbullying, and obscene images that could lead to unconstitutional restrictions on free speech and inadequate victim protection. The author argues the bill should be improved before parliamentary submission, citing concerns that key provisions lack clarity, may inhibit online speech, and could create practical enforcement problems.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 April

  1. Namibia funds N$4 billion power interconnector with Angola

    The Namibian and Angolan governments have finalised a N$4-billion agreement to build the Angola-Namibia Interconnector, a 160km transmission line linking Angola to the Southern African Power Pool for the first time. Namibia is solely financing the project through its National Energy Fund and expects to receive 300MW of firm power.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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