President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended well-wishes to Zambia for peaceful general elections this August, emphasising that regional stability is vital for Southern African development and integration
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has reaffirmed that peace and security remain the bedrock of regional integration and economic development.
Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment towards strengthening cross-border anti-corruption initiatives aimed at fighting acts of dishonesty by persons entrusted with positions of authority.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, have urged the private sector to seize opportunities created through closer regional integration.
The recent ministerial meeting has made significant progress towards the adoption of the SADC UniVisa project.
Although the date and venue for the launch are yet to be made public, NBC News is reliably informed that the project is moving towards consideration by Heads of State sooner rather than later.
Rising global tensions and oil prices have pushed Southern African Customs Union (SACU) leaders to rethink the future of the world's oldest customs union.
The just-concluded 9th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit considered, adopted, approved and directed the implementation of several key initiatives aimed at advancing the development of member states.
As Botswana prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) on 15 July, President Duma Boko has reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening regional integration.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined other Heads of State at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the 9th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to participate in the 9th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit of Heads of State and Government.
The summit is scheduled to take place on 26 June 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
