President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed satisfaction with the high level of attendance and participation at the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit, noting that the presence of so many leaders reflects their commitment to addressing challenges and seizing new opportunities for the region's growth and development.

SADC leaders have called for a coordinated regional response to contain the spread of Mpox.

As such, the 44th Ordinary Summit of the bloc directed the Secretariat to convene an urgent meeting with the Ministers of Health in the region.

President Nangolo Mbumba has assured his fellow SADC leaders that he will continue from where his predecessor, Dr. Hage Geingob, left off by remaining committed to the goals and principles of the regional organisation and the aspirations of SADC citizens.

President Nangolo Mbumba is expected to emphasise the primacy of peace and stability in the SADC region during his maiden address at the 44th ordinary summit of the regional bloc. 

The summit is scheduled to take place from the 16th–17th of August in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare.