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Southern African Development Community

No, the SADC chair is not a ‘European citizen’ – the law is clear
Thought Leader
/ 30 September 2025

No, the SADC chair is not a ‘European citizen’ – the law is clear

President Andry Rajoelina remains Malagasy, and he assumed the Southern African Development Community chair legitimately, as elected by his peers

By Craig Moffat & EM Hoza
Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa urge DRC’s Tshisekedi to drop Kabila charges
Africa
/ 26 September 2025

Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa urge DRC’s Tshisekedi to drop Kabila charges

Sources said Mnangagwa and Ramaphosa discussed Kabila’s predicament in Zimbabwe in August and agreed that the treason charges were not fair

By Lenin Ndebele
At 85, Mutharika returns as Malawi president, SADC’s oldest leader
Africa
/ 25 September 2025

At 85, Mutharika returns as Malawi president, SADC’s oldest leader

His return as president highlights the country’s deep political divides, rooted in regional loyalties

By Collins Mtika
Malawi court rejects Chakwera’s bid to block release of election results
Africa
/ 24 September 2025

Malawi court rejects Chakwera’s bid to block release of election results

However, a high court judge said the president and his Malawi Congress Party can proceed with a judicial review of alleged irregularities

By Collins Mtika
Hours away from final result, Peter Mutharika leads Malawian elections
Africa
/ 23 September 2025

Hours away from final result, Peter Mutharika leads Malawian elections

Victory very unlikely for the incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera

By Collins Mtika
Turmoil in Malawi as both presidential candidates claim election victory
Africa
/ 22 September 2025

Turmoil in Malawi as both presidential candidates claim election victory

The country’s high-stakes vote has been plagued by allegations of cheating, rivalry and arrests, leading to a demand for transparency

By Collins Mtika
Mbeki throws diplomatic hot potato at government over M23 invitation
Article
/ 4 September 2025

Mbeki throws diplomatic hot potato at government over M23 invitation

The international relations department was not aware of the rebels’ presence in South Africa

By Lenin Ndebele
M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting
Africa
/ 3 September 2025

M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting

Opposition officials in the DRC have accused the government of blocking their attempts to travel to the forum hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation

By Lenin Ndebele and Intore Nelson
Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US
Africa
/ 5 August 2025

Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US

The government is relieved by the reduction in the tariffs from the threatened 50% to 15%

By Sechaba Mokhethi
Digital Shadows: Unveiling the crisis of forced labour in the tech age
Opinion
/ 12 June 2025

Digital Shadows: Unveiling the crisis of forced labour in the tech age

Digital ‘slavery’ such as that of content moderators, trainers and data labellers, is insidious, hidden and underpaid

By Letlhokwa Mpedi and Tshilidzi Marwala
Climate crisis drives SADC food insecurity
Opinion
/ 9 June 2025

Climate crisis drives SADC food insecurity

There is a yawing gap between countries acknowledging the risks and them implementing actions that that are effective

By Mischka Moosa
SANDF: A force stretched to its limits
Opinion
/ 23 March 2025

SANDF: A force stretched to its limits

Despite increasing demands on the country’s defence force, funding for the military has been steadily declining

By Leleti Maluleke
SADC announces phased withdrawal of troops from eastern DRC
Africa
/ 13 March 2025

SADC announces phased withdrawal of troops from eastern DRC

The Southern African grouping reiterated the need for a political and diplomatic solution to help restore ‘peace, security and tranquility’ in the conflict-torn country

By Aarti Bhana
The era of misinformation and disinformation is a global crisis
Thought Leader
/ 11 February 2025

The era of misinformation and disinformation is a global crisis

The battle against this manipulation is collective, requiring unified action from all who seek to preserve democracy and human rights

By Melusi Simelane
Lamola mends fences with Rwandan counterpart
Politics
/ 31 January 2025

Lamola mends fences with Rwandan counterpart

The two ministers spoke a day after Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame took exception to a statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa and launched a verbal attack on X

By Emsie Ferreira
Kagame’s verbal attack complicates Ramaphosa bid to stem DRC conflict
Politics
/ 31 January 2025

Kagame’s verbal attack complicates Ramaphosa bid to stem DRC conflict

The Rwandan president is defying international pressure to withdraw his soldiers from eastern DRC where they are backing militia

By Emsie Ferreira
Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa
Politics
/ 30 January 2025

Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa remains in direct contact with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of Rwanda, the perceived backer of the M23 rebels

By Emsie Ferreira
Think local and regional to sustain scaling South African enterprise growth
Thought Leader
/ 10 September 2024

Think local and regional to sustain scaling South African enterprise growth

The SADC offers potential for growth across various sectors by leveraging South Africa’s strengths in agriculture, energy, manufacturing and digital services

By James Maposa
How to ensure that the GNU is accountable
Partner Content
/ 23 August 2024

How to ensure that the GNU is accountable

Can our new government address South Africa’s many crises, and respond to its citizens’ needs?

By Derek Davey
Complicit in repression: SADC fails to confront Zimbabwe’s human rights crisis
Thought Leader
/ 15 August 2024

Complicit in repression: SADC fails to confront Zimbabwe’s human rights crisis

The actions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government are meant to instil fear, suppress dissent and keep a tight hold on power

By Sibahle Zuma
African Development Bank rescue of Transnet has national, regional and continental implications
Opinion
/ 29 July 2024

African Development Bank rescue of Transnet has national, regional and continental implications

This investment, used as a facilitator of local production, can also help develop regional value chains and access upstream global value chains

By Siphumelele Duma and Mikatekiso Kubayi
Robert Gumede’s Tongaat Hulett purchase hinges on R2bn PIC loan
Business
/ 9 November 2023

Robert Gumede’s Tongaat Hulett purchase hinges on R2bn PIC loan

The agreement will give Terris Sugar discounted ownership of Tongaat Hulett’s R8 billion bank debt and control at the upcoming creditors’ vote

By Paddy Harper
The end of Cabo Delgado’s most wanted man
Africa
/ 5 September 2023

The end of Cabo Delgado’s most wanted man

Bonomade Machude Omar was one of the leaders of the insurgency that has sought to impose Islamic law in the north of Mozambique

By Luis Nhachote, The Continent
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote
Africa
/ 27 August 2023

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote

The Southern African Development Community, European Union and Commonwealth observer missions said the elections had failed to conform to regional and international standards

By Afp
Four SADC countries scrap cell phone roaming charges
Africa
/ 21 June 2023

Four SADC countries scrap cell phone roaming charges

The Southern African Development Community states have joined other regions on the continent as countries begin to merge their digital economies

By bird story agency
New tactic: Isis reigns with less terror in northern Mozambique
Article
/ 21 May 2023

New tactic: Isis reigns with less terror in northern Mozambique

However, the decreased number of attacks does not mean peace has descended upon Cabo Delgado

By Eunice Masson
Mozambique turmoil takes toll on mental health
Africa
/ 4 March 2023

Mozambique turmoil takes toll on mental health

Communities and internally displaced persons are emotionally and physically bearing the brunt of decades of instability

By Eunice Masson
Southern Africa military force investigates video showing soldiers apparently burning bodies in Mozambique
Africa
/ 12 January 2023

Southern Africa military force investigates video showing soldiers apparently burning bodies in Mozambique

The Southern African Development Community says it does not condone the acts in the video and will take appropriate measures in line with international law

By Eunice Masson
Poverty in eSwatini has bred unapologetic freedom fighters
Opinion
/ 5 December 2022

Poverty in eSwatini has bred unapologetic freedom fighters

Unbearable poverty has finally ignited an uprising in the tiny kingdom and Mswati’s police and army officers are the first targets

By Ntombenhle Khathwane
Islamic extremists cannot be ‘left to linger’ in Mozambique
National
/ 30 October 2022

Islamic extremists cannot be ‘left to linger’ in Mozambique

Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region has been hit by two insurgent attacks in three days

By Eunice Masson
Xenophobia and the beggaring of neighbours
Opinion
/ 7 October 2022

Xenophobia and the beggaring of neighbours

South Africa is quick to forget ubuntu or its own destabilising role when it comes to regional policies

By Colin Chasi
New migration policy could cut remittances lifeline
Africa
/ 18 March 2022

New migration policy could cut remittances lifeline

Migrant workers are seen as contributing to South Africa’s unemployment crisis. But cutting them off threatens to throw the regional economy off kilter

By Sarah Smit
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