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President Emmerson Mnangagwa told ruling party officials Thursday that Zimbabwe’s general elections will take place in 2028 as constitutionally mandated, rejecting allies’ push to extend his term until 2030. Speaking at the Zanu-PF Central Committee meeting in Harare, Mnangagwa instructed party leaders to prepare electoral strategies rather than pursue constitutional amendments. “It is important that […]

Seven Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations have endorsed a plan to transform the North-South Corridor (NSC) into a smart economic corridor, aiming to drive industrialisation, job creation, and sustainable growth. The decision was made at a high-level workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 24 to 25 July 2025, involving Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, […]

JOHANNESBURG — The second phase of withdrawing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun, following directives from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The withdrawal process started on Tuesday, with the SANDF confirming it had commenced the phased withdrawal of personnel and equipment from eastern […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have welcomed the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) decision to end the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and initiate a phased troop withdrawal. Announced during an Extraordinary SADC Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, the decision marks the conclusion of a mission deemed unsustainable and poorly executed by […]

MAPUTO – More than 1,500 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Tuesday, leaving 33 dead, as violent protests over disputed October elections spread across the southern African nation. Police have recaptured only 150 prisoners so far. Mozambique’s Police General Commander Bernardino Rafael warned of an imminent surge in crime. “We expect […]

South Africa’s International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola warned tourists to avoid Mozambique as election-related unrest continues to disrupt vital trade routes and threaten regional security. The warning came after bilateral talks in Malelane, Mpumalanga, aimed at protecting the crucial Lebombo Corridor. South African officials report a 20% drop in border declarations between October 9 and […]

Southern Africa’s regional body SADC has congratulated Mozambique’s ruling FRELIMO party for winning recent elections, extending its 48-year grip on power since independence. Daniel Chapo, 47, won with 70% of the vote in the October 9 elections, despite opposition claims of electoral fraud. He will become Mozambique’s fifth president since independence from Portugal in 1975, […]

ZANU PF has raised concerns about the electoral performance of former liberation movements in neighbouring countries. Obert Mpofu, the ZANU PF Secretary-General, spoke to The Herald about the upcoming elections in Mozambique, Namibia, and Botswana, set for later this year. Mpofu claimed that former colonial powers are trying to infiltrate the region and weaken these […]

Windhoek, Namibia – In a bold statement issued on March 7, 2024, the Government of the Republic of Namibia has called for the immediate and unconditional lifting of all illegal economic sanctions imposed against Zimbabwe. This call to action comes in the wake of new sanctions announced by the United States’ President, Joseph B. Biden, […]

Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, staunchly advocates for the removal of passport requirements between Zimbabwe and South Africa, aligning this proposal with SADC guidelines and the principles of good neighborliness. “In line with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) guidelines and good neighborliness, I see the removal of passport requirements between Zimbabwe and South Africa,” asserts […]