SADC leaders have called for greater regional cooperation to address conflict, terrorism and other emerging security threats facing Southern Africa.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stressed Namibia's call for the conclusion of the long-standing Orange River boundary dispute, describing it as a critical step towards completing the country's decolonisation process.

The future of the communications profession depends on trust, ethical leadership, innovation and regional cooperation, with communication urged to take the lead in combating misinformation and rebuilding public confidence in institutions.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Pretoria, South Africa this afternoon to co-chair the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission - BNC.                                                            

Namibia and South Africa are preparing for the 4th session of their Bi-National Commission (BNC) on 17 July, with the long-running Orange River boundary question among the key issues likely to form part of the talks. 

Botswana has approached Zimbabwe to establish an enhanced economic partnership, coinciding with Botswana's significant economic shift aimed at reducing its dependency on diamonds and exploring new avenues for growth.

SADC ministers responsible for Gender and Women's Affairs have expressed concern over the persistently high levels of gender-based violence (GBV) across the region.

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.

National media coordinators and development partners in Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Comoros have been urged to intensify awareness and promotion of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have reaffirmed their commitment towards creating a harmonised regulatory framework aimed at dealing with malnutrition in the region.