Zuma ratifies DRC elections amid protests

Zuma ratifies DRC elections amid protests

05 Dec 2011 15:30 - Staff Reporter
While Jacob Zuma has congratulated the DRC for successfully holding its elections, protesters have accused him of overlooking election fraud.

Former Madagascar president Ratsiraka ends exile

24 Nov 2011 20:21 - Gregoire Pourtier
Urging reconciliation in Madagascar, former president Didier Ratsiraka has returned home, ending a nine-year exile in France.
SA, Moz and Tanzania in 'innovative' anti-piracy pact

SA, Moz and Tanzania in 'innovative' anti-piracy pact

15 Nov 2011 07:09 - Staff Reporter
South Africa and Mozambique have signed an agreement to join forces with Tanzania to fight piracy in Southern African waters.

Africa trade bloc mulls regional infrastructure bond

28 Sep 2011 10:42 - Beatrice Gachenge
The regional trade bloc Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa is considering issuing a regional infrastructure bond and is seeking advisers.

Zambia calls on AU to suspend Madagascar

18 Mar 2009 14:29 - Staff Reporter
Zambia on Wednesday became the first AU member to call for Madagascar's suspension from the bloc after Marc Ravalomanana was toppled as president.

SA gears up for role as SADC chairperson

13 Aug 2008 17:17 - Staff Reporter
Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa thanked Zambia on Wednesday for its work as chair of SADC, ahead of SA taking over the role.

Southern African nations ponder scrapping visas

03 Jun 2008 07:59 - Staff Reporter
Top government officials in Southern Africa began meeting on Monday to find ways of addressing trade barriers, such as scrapping visa requirements, which are said to hinder regional integration. Experts from finance ministries in the region are expected to find solutions to problems affecting the free movement of people and goods.