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The Southern Africa Regional Workshop on Combating Mineral Crimes was held at the Avani Hotel in Gaborone, Botswana, from 9 to 11 March 2026. The workshop was organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in partnership with the SADC Secretariat, with support from the Government of Japan.

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SADC and UNODC Convene Regional Workshop to Tackle Mineral Crimes

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Le Conseil des ministres de la SADC préconise l’accélération de l’intégration régionale

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SADC Council of Ministers Calls for Accelerated Regional Integration

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The 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) concluded in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with strong commitments from Member States and partners to accelerate clean energy deployment, strengthen regional integration, and expand energy access across Southern Africa.

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SADC Council of Ministers to meet in Pretoria, South Africa on 12-13 March 2026 to deliberate on the implementation of regional programmes

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The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), H.E. Mr. Elias Magosi, has concluded a successful mission to the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, held from 15-16 February 2026 at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa.

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Executive Secretary Highlights SADC’s Strategic Role at the 39th AU Summit

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The INFORM Subnational Risk Model Technical Team successfully proceeded with the pre-workshop mission from 6-9 February 2026 at the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) in Nacala District, Nampula Province, Mozambique. The INFORM Subnational Risk Model, developed for the entire SADC region, provides detailed provincial, municipal, and community-level risk analysis, supporting evidence-based decision-making across development and humanitarian sectors.

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SADC AND PARTNERS DEEPEN COLLABORATION ON REGIONAL RISK PREPAREDNESS

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The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency Mr. Elias M. Magosi, undertook official courtesy engagements with the leadership of the Republics of Madagascar and Seychelles from 20 to 23 January 2026. These engagements form part of the Executive Secretary’s broader initiative to consult Heads of State and Government, share his vision for the Secretariat, and seek strategic guidance on advancing sustainable regional integration, peace, and development.

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SADC Executive Secretary Engages Leadership of Madagascar and Seychelles on Regional Priorities, Peace and Development

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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT - 17th DECEMBER 2025 VIRTUAL

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President Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger SADC Cooperation and Value Chain Growth

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The G20 Leaders’ Summit concluded with a bold declaration to build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable global economy. On 23 November 2025, leaders announced ambitious commitments spanning Africa’s growth and industrialisation, disaster resilience, energy transitions, critical minerals, food security, financial stability, and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

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Historic G20 Summit in Johannesburg Charts Path for Inclusive Global Growth, Resilience, and Sustainable Development

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Mar, 2026

SADC Council of Ministers to meet in Pretoria, South Africa on 12-13 March 2026 to deliberate on the implementation of regional programmes

Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa

Feb, 2026

2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW)

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Feb, 2026

MEETING OF SADC MINISTERS OF HEALTH AND MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIV AND AIDS

Sandton, South Africa

Feb, 2026

Fourth INFORM Subnational Risk Model Workshop

Maputo, Mozambique

Feb, 2026

MEETING OF MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR TOURISM

Virtual, South Africa

Jan, 2026

32nd Southern Africa Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-32)

Mbabane, Kingdom of Eswatini

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The SADC PPDF was established to support the promotion and preparation of major infrastructure bankable projects in…

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SADC TFCA Financing Facility

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The Regional Water and Sanitation Fund in Southern Africa

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SADC-EU Support to Peace and Security Programme (SPSS)

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African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) IV

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Trade Facilitation Programme

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Support to Improving the Investment and the Business Environment

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Support to Industrialisation and Productive Sectors (SIPS)

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PRIVATE SECTOR IN SADC DRIVE REGIONAL VALUE CHAINS ACCELERATING INDUSTRIALISATION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION

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PLANO INSTITUCIONAL ANUAL 2026/27

PLAN D’ACTIVITÉS INSTITUTIONNEL ANNUEL 2026-2027

ANNUAL CORPORATE PLAN 2026/27

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PROTOCOLE SUR LE COMMERCE DES SERVICES

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ESTRATÉGIA DE DESENVOLVIMENTO E COMPETITIVIDADE DAS PME DA SADC 2025-2029

Stratégie de la SADC en matière de Développement et de Compétitivité des PME 2025-2029

SADC SMEs DEVELOPMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS STRATEGY 2025-2029

SADC to Host Fourth INFORM Subnational Risk Model Workshop in Maputo, Mozambique

STATEMENT FROM THE THIRTY-SECOND SOUTHERN AFRICAN REGIONAL CLIMATE OUTLOOK FORUM (SARCOF-32) HELD IN MBABANE, KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, 28 – 30 JANUARY 2026

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