Latest articles on SADC

The wicked challenge of rethinking internationalisation in Southern Africa

Opinion Cornelius Hagenmeier, Nico Jooste, Corli Witthuhn & Lynette Jacobs - 17 Sep 2020

The ability to innovate, and adaptability and flexibility will determine whether universities can advance internationalisation in the post-Covid-19 world

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Mozambique needs an intervention – but SADC must not rush in blindly

Africa Jasmine Opperman - 26 Jul 2020

Military intervention in Cabo Delgado must be aimed at protecting people first

The SADC will regret its approach to Mozambique’s insurgence

Africa Webster Zambara & Annah Moyo-Kupeta - 13 Jul 2020

The SADC has been lackadaisical in its response to the insurgency in Mozambique and in so doing, is putting several other southern African countries at risk

International students need equal care

Coronavirus Nico Jooste & Cornelius Hagenmeier - 1 Jul 2020

Contradictory pandemic regulations could to be putting critical training in jeopardy

Border walls don’t stop viruses, but a blanket amnesty might

Article Jo Vearey & Sally Gandar - 30 Mar 2020

Why South Africa should consider amnesty for undocumented migrants in the time of the coronavirus outbreak.

Southern Africa’s dangerous information gap exacerbates natural disasters

Article Masego Madzwamuse - 27 Mar 2020

During Cyclone Idai, responses were hampered by a shortage of reliable information. This has worrying implications for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic

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Mutharika to appeal overturning of Malawi poll win

Africa Agency - 5 Feb 2020

Mgeme Kalilani, the president's spokesperson, described the ruling as "a serious miscarriage of justice and an attack on the foundations of the country’s democracy..."

How South Africa and Germany can help the world

Article Richard Calland & Melanie Müller - 30 Jan 2020

Both countries have a strong orientation towards multilateralism and democratic values

Events in Lesotho point to poor prospects for political stability

Africa Roger Southall - 28 Jan 2020

Since the demand for resources far outmatches the patronage available, Lesotho’s political arena has become brutally competitive

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Southern Africa Trust rebrands as it seeks to deepen its impact

Article Advertorial - 8 Nov 2019

The Trust is helping corporates to put their money in the right places to ensure that SADC communities are truly empowered

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CPJ calls on SADC to prioritise press freedom and the safety of journalists

Africa Robert Mahoney - 18 Aug 2019

CPJ has documented a deeply troubling erosion of press freedom in several member states, including attacks on journalists

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SADC, learn from Algeria how to bring peace and stability

Article Mphumzi Mdekazi - 22 Feb 2019

Algeria places a particular premium on the policy of deradicalisation by quelling violent extremism

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Ramaphosa cannot stay silent on Zimbabwe

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Jan 2019

With Zimbabwe asking South Africa for a bailout package of $1.2-billion, Ramaphosa has an opportunity to press for key reforms in the country

DRC court to examine election appeal from Tuesday

Africa Staff Reporter - 15 Jan 2019

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Constitutional Court said it would start hearing on Tuesday an appeal against the presidential election results

Shaun’s new job: Murder in Lesotho

Africa Staff Reporter - 23 Nov 2018

SA’s former NPA boss will prosecute the Mountain Kingdom’s most politically sensitive case

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special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria to reopen on Heritage Day

special reports - 22 Sep 2020

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