The SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation says the region deeply regrets the loss of life, injuries, and property destruction resulting from the demonstrations in Madagascar.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Selma Ashipala-Musavyi briefed Parliament on the political unrest in Madagascar, where the military has taken control following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says it is regrettable that recent developments in Madagascar appear to betray the very principles SADC reaffirmed two months ago during the 45th Ordinary Summit, which was held in that country.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has stated that Namibia's public health workers are the second-highest paid in the SADC region.

Former President of Botswana Ian Khama has described the renaming of Feld Strasse in Windhoek to Sir Seretse Khama Street as more than just a name on a signpost, but rather a powerful symbol of the ideals that guided his father's footsteps of freedom, dignity, unity and the unwavering belief in Africa's right to sel

Political Analyst Marius Kudumo, while weighing in on the death sentence of former President Joseph Kabila, noted that the ruling marks a first in SADC.

 Dr. Kudumo believes that such matters should be determined by an impartial and competent court of law rather than a military tribunal.

Namibia has lobbied support from The Bahamas for its candidate, Deputy Inspector-General Major Anna-Marie Nainda, in the race for the Interpol presidency.

The elections are scheduled to take place in November during the 93rd General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has urged Madagascar’s law enforcement authorities to exercise maximum restraint and professionalism in responding to ongoing protests in the country.

The Namibia Air Force contingent currently taking part in SADC training and humanitarian exercises in Zambia is proud to be associated with it.

Information exchange among SADC countries is key in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

 A workshop at Walvis Bay brought together Namibia, Angola, and South Africa to improve interagency collaboration and risk assessment of fishing vessels.