Day: August 16, 2024
President Chakwera to Attend Zimbabwe’s SADC Summit After Mozambique Visit
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera announced yesterday his plans for a two-day official visit to Mozambique, which will serve as a strategic stopover en route to Zimbabwe for the highly anticipated Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit. During his stay in Mozambique, President Chakwera will engage in bilateral talks with his counterpart, focusing on strengthening economic […]
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Building Research and Innovation: The Key to SADC’s Future
The future of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) hinges on building robust research capacity and fostering innovation ecosystems that can drive sustainable industrialization across the region. This was the central theme during the public lecture delivered by Zimbabwe’s President, Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa, at the University of Zimbabwe on August 15, 2024. The lecture, held […]
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SADC Secures US$8 Billion from Arab Fund in Landmark Agreement
In a significant development for the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday between SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi and Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). This MoU will enable SADC countries to access an initial USD8 billion from an […]
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Zimbabwe Ready to Host SADC Summit: Hotels Prepared and Security Tightened
Zimbabwe is set to host the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, with 16 designated hotels in Harare prepared to welcome delegates. The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality has confirmed that these hotels, including Rainbow Towers, Holiday Inn, Cresta Lodge, and others, have been satisfactorily refurbished to meet the required standards. In a bid […]
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Zimbabwe Ready to Host 44th SADC Summit: A Showcase of Infrastructure and Development
Zimbabwe is fully prepared to host the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government Summit, which is already in full swing with the Council of Ministers meeting and the Chairmanship officially transferred from Angola to Zimbabwe. Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, provided an update on the country’s […]
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Top Strategies for Creating Pollinator-Friendly Horticultural Spaces: Boosting Health and Biodiversity
By Agronomist Desire Tavengwa Pollinators are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems and agricultural systems, facilitating the reproduction of over 75% of flowering plants and nearly 35% of food crops globally. Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, birds, and even bats contribute to this essential service, making them indispensable for food security, biodiversity, and overall ecosystem health. […]
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