Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has announced the dissolution of his government after days of youth-led demonstrations over chronic water shortages and electricity blackouts. In a televised address, Rajoelina apologised for his administration’s failures, saying: “We acknowledge and apologise if members of the government have not carried out
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has expressed deep concern over violent protests sweeping through Madagascar which have left an unconfirmed number of people dead and injured since Thursday. In a statement, SADC said it conveys unwavering support and solidarity to the Government and the people
By Anyway Yotamu Former cabinet minister and ZANU-PF stalwart Webster Shamhu reignited memories of his infamous “Cremora” praise singing on Thursday when he delivered effusive tributes to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recently ended Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairmanship. Shamhu, who now serves as Chegutu East MP and
By Takudzwa Tondoya Southern African leaders have been urged to step up efforts to end child marriage and strengthen protection for survivors, amid warnings that without urgent action the practice could continue for another 200 years. Equality Now and its partners issued the call during the Southern
By Takudzwa Tondoya Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to take bold and strategic action in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment across the region. Speaking during the Ordinary Meeting
By Mr. Willah J. Mudolo As Zambia navigates one of the most delicate and painful chapters in its modern history, I am compelled to speak not merely as a citizen, but as a patriot who loves this land and who believes deeply in the moral and
By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa The family of Zambia’s sixth President, Edgar Lungu has announced that the late former leader will be laid to rest in Johannesburg, South Africa in accordance with the family's wish for a private burial. In a statement released by family spokesperson Makebi Zulu,
By Rukudzo Gota Zimbabwe will host the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministers of Gender and Women Affairs meeting from June 24 to 27, 2025. The event is expected to bring together around 150 delegates from across the region and is being led by the Ministry
Zimbabwe will host the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) International Conference and Summit of Heads of State and Government from May 19 to 23 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre. The summit will be held under the theme “Transfrontier Conservation Areas
By Tendai Makaripe In 1948, two epic events happened on opposite sides of the globe, defining struggles for freedom and equality for generations. In South Africa, apartheid was officially instituted, laying the groundwork for decades of racial segregation and oppression. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, Israel was created,
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