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𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗟 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 On the margins of the 31st Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chiefs of Police/ Southern African Regional Police Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) Annual General Meeting in Lilongwe, the SADC Director of Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Affairs, Professor Kula Ishmael Theletsane, met with INTERPOL Secretary General His Excellency Valdecy Urquiza where the two underscored the need for stronger partnership to combat transnational organised crimes. The discussion focused on the full implementation of the Cooperation Agreement between SADC and INTERPOL. Prof. Theletsane reaffirmed SADC’s commitment to using SARPCCO as the primary regional mechanism to prevent and suppress transnational organised crimes. The INTERPOL Secretary General Urquiza pledged stronger support through the INTERPOL Regional Bureau in Harare, Zimbabwe. They acknowledged that criminal networks grow more sophisticated across borders requiring stronger response to ensure peace, stability, and development across the SADC region.

𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 Maputo, Mozambique, 12 June 2026 – His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi, SADC Executive Secretary, officially handed over the keys to the newly completed SADC Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre (MCSCC) headquarters to Dr. Stanley Ndara, Chairperson of the MCSCC Board of Directors, on the sidelines of the 3rd Growing Blue Conference in Maputo, Mozambique, on 11–12 June 2026. The handover followed the inauguration of the Centre’s headquarters in Katembe on 11 June 2026, where President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique officially inaugurated and handed over the facility to the SADC Executive Secretary. H.E. Magosi described the occasion as the start of a new operational phase for the Centre and stressed the importance of accountability, excellence and effective implementation of its mandate. He highlighted the Centre’s strategic role in supporting the SADC Blue Economy agenda through enhanced regional coordination, information sharing and surveillance capacity. Dr. Ndara thanked the Government of Mozambique and SADC Member States, as well as cooperating partners, particularly the World Bank, which provided approximately US$1.8 million for the construction of the facility. The Government of Mozambique provided the land in Katembe, and construction began in April 2024. Established to strengthen fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance across the region, the MCSCC will support efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, protect marine resources, improve fisheries management, and enhance maritime security. The Centre is supported by partners including the World Bank, WWF, and the Bloomberg Oceans Fund. For more information visit the SADC website on; sadc.int/.../sadc-executive-…... For more information on #SADC follow us on these platforms: 📷 Website: sadc.int 📷 YouTube: @SADCnews 📷 Facebook: @SADC 📷 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 📷 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📷 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat 📷 WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC)

𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐂 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 & 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The SADC 35th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Trade (CMT) and the 25th Meeting of the Ministerial Task Force on Regional Economic Integration (MTF) were held virtually on 12 June 2026 presided over by Honourable Mr. Mpho Parks Franklyn Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of both Committees. The meetings were addressed by Ms. Angele Makombo N'Tumba, SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration, representing the SADC Executive Secretary, H.E. Mr. Elias M. Magosi. Ministers reviewed progress and advanced key initiatives aimed at deepening regional integration, strengthening industrialisation, promoting investment, enhancing intra-regional trade, and supporting regional value chains. The discussions reaffirmed SADC's commitment to building resilient economies and creating opportunities for sustainable economic growth and development across the region. As SADC continues to navigate an evolving global economic landscape, Member States remain committed to working together to promote trade, industrialisation and regional cooperation as drivers of prosperity for the people of Southern Africa. Read the full article on the SADC website by clicking the 🔗 ⬇️: sadc.int/latest-news/sadc-mi…

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) hosted an Inter-Regional Economic Communities (REC) South-South Learning Exchange on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from June 8–12, 2026, in Nacala, Mozambique. The exchange convened representatives from the SADC, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the East African Community (EAC), the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and partner institutions. Delegates shared experiences and strengthened regional approaches to integrating SRHR into disaster risk management and humanitarian response. Opening the exchange, SHOC Director Anderson Banda emphasized the urgency of collective preparedness, noting that climate shocks, health emergencies, displacement, and other transboundary crises demand coordinated regional solutions. He reaffirmed SHOC’s commitment to strengthening early warning systems, anticipatory action, and humanitarian coordination to ensure a united response across the #@SADC region. The event, co-organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), highlighted the growing complexity of multi-hazard emergencies across Africa, including climate-induced disasters, disease outbreaks, and displacement. Speaking at the opening ceremony, UNFPA Representative Julius Otim emphasized the importance of safeguarding sexual and reproductive health services during crises, stressing that integrating SRHR into preparedness and humanitarian response is essential to protecting dignity, saving lives, and building resilience. UNAIDS Representative Marrietta Wildt reinforced the need to maintain HIV services during emergencies, warning that crises must not reverse the gains made in the HIV response. She emphasized that continuity of treatment, protection of vulnerable populations, and inclusive humanitarian action are critical to strengthening community resilience. Key outcomes included: ✅Strengthened regional humanitarian coordination and institutional frameworks. ✅Integration of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, HIV, and Gender-Based Violence into preparedness and response systems. ✅Promotion of gender-responsive and inclusive humanitarian action. ✅Enhanced inter-Regional Economic Community collaboration to address transboundary hazards and ensure continuity of essential services. Participants were introduced to SHOC’s innovative systems, including its state-of-the-art Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems Situation Room, emergency response mechanisms, logistics coordination platforms, and anticipatory action tools. These innovations provided valuable lessons for resilience-building across Africa. As Africa faces increasingly complex and interconnected risks, collaboration, peer learning, and shared solutions remain vital to safeguarding lives, protecting dignity, and building resilient communities. #HumanitarianAction #SADC #SHOC #IGAD #EAC #Africa #DisasterRiskReduction #AnticipatoryAction #MHEWS #SRHR #GenderEquality #GBVPrevention #RegionalCooperation #SouthSouthCooperation

#𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 Katembe, Mozambique, 11 June 2026 - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre (MCSCC) was officially inaugurated in Katembe, Mozambique, following its completion and formal handover by the Government of Mozambique to the SADC Secretariat. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in strengthening regional cooperation on fisheries governance, maritime security and sustainable development. The handover establishes the Centre as a regional facility under the direct coordination of the SADC Secretariat, strengthening collective efforts by Member States to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, improve fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance systems and promote the sustainable use of marine and aquatic resources across the region. The inauguration aligns with the priorities of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020-2030 and the SADC Protocol on Fisheries, which emphasise enhanced regional cooperation, improved governance of shared water resources and the protection of marine ecosystems for present and future generations. In his keynote address, His Excellency President Daniel Francisco Chapo of the Republic of Mozambique reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to regional cooperation in safeguarding shared marine resources and strengthening maritime governance. He emphasised Mozambique’s strategic role in advancing initiatives that address maritime crime, promote ocean sustainability and support the growth of the blue economy. President Chapo noted that the Centre reflects Mozambique’s continued dedication to regional integration and collective action, adding that strengthened cooperation among SADC Member States is essential to overcoming challenges affecting fisheries resources and maritime security. His Excellency Mr Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of SADC, described the Centre as a landmark achievement following its formal handover to the SADC Secretariat, noting that it will significantly strengthen the region’s capacity to combat fisheries-related crimes, safeguard shared marine resources and support livelihoods dependent on sustainable fisheries for food security and economic development. Both leaders commended Member States, cooperating partners, development partners, civil society and the private sector for their contributions to the establishment of the Centre, noting that its successful operationalisation demonstrates the strength of regional solidarity and shared commitment to sustainable development in Southern Africa. The construction of the Centre was financed by the World Bank, while additional support was provided by several development partners, including the Bloomberg Oceans Fund, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the United States Department of State through the SADC Atlantic Project, and the SADC–AfDB PROFISHBLUE Project. @EliasMagosi @AngeleMakombo @sardcnet @DIRCO_ZA

⚠️ 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 ⚠️ #SADC Secretariat wishes to alert the public, financial institutions, businesses, and stakeholders to a fraudulent letter currently circulating under the subject: 𝑈𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝐵𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝐴𝐷𝐶 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛. The letter is FAKE, was NOT issued by the #SADC Secretariat, and was produced using a manipulated #SADC letterhead. Its contents are false and misleading and should be disregarded in their entirety. #SADC does not require any clearance fees for financial transactions as alleged in the fraudulent document. We urge the public to exercise caution and verify any communication purportedly from #SADC through official channels only. For verified information and official updates from #SADC, follow our official platforms: 👇 🌐 Website: sadc.int 📺 YouTube: @SADCnews 📘 Facebook: @SADC 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 💼 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📸 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📧 registry@sadc.int 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐂 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬. #𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐀𝐜𝐭 #𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐂

#𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲 The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi, will join His Excellency President Daniel Chapo of the Republic of Mozambique in the official inauguration of the SADC Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre (MCSCC) in Katembe, Mozambique on 11 June 2026. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in regional cooperation towards the sustainable management of fisheries resources and the strengthening of maritime governance across Southern Africa. The establishment of the MCSCC reflects the collective commitment of SADC Member States to safeguard marine ecosystems, promote sustainable fisheries and combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, which continues to pose a threat to food security, livelihoods and the blue economy of the region. As a regional institution, the MCSCC will serve as a coordination hub for cooperation among Member States in the monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries and marine resources. Through enhanced information sharing, coordination of enforcement efforts and the application of modern surveillance technologies, the Centre will contribute to improved maritime domain awareness and support collective action against fisheries-related crimes. The hosting of the MCSCC in Mozambique underscores the country’s strategic role in advancing regional maritime cooperation and its steadfast commitment to sustainable ocean governance. The Government of Mozambique has worked closely with the SADC Secretariat and development partners to mobilise resources for the construction and operationalisation of this state-of-the-art facility. The construction of the Centre’s headquarters was supported through financial assistance from the World Bank. Additional contributions towards the establishment and operationalisation of the Centre were provided by the Bloomberg Oceans Fund, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the United States Department of State through the SADC Atlantic Project, and the SADC-African Development Bank (AfDB) PROFISHBLUE Project. The inauguration ceremony will feature the unveiling of the commemorative plaque, ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tour of the facilities, and a demonstration of the Centre’s visualisation and surveillance systems. These activities will provide an opportunity to appreciate the Centre’s capabilities and its role in supporting regional fisheries management and maritime security objectives. The event is expected to attract a distinguished gathering of regional and international stakeholders, including Honourable Ministers responsible for Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries from SADC Member States, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, representatives of development partners, Members of the MCSCC Board of Directors, senior government officials, and representatives of the World Bank and other cooperating partners. For more information on #SADC follow us on these platforms: 🌐 Website: sadc.int 📺 YouTube: @SADCnews 📘 Facebook: @SADC 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 💼 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📸 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat 💬 WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC)

🇧🇼🇸🇿🇱🇸🇳🇦🇲🇿🇿🇦 Growing together! 🎉10 years of the EU–SADC Economic Partnership Agreement What it means: 🎁Duty-free access to the EU market. 🤝Stronger cooperation & dialogue. 🌱Promotion of shared values in labour standards & environmental protection. Happy 10th anniversary EPA!

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗣𝗖𝗖𝗢 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 The Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chiefs of Police Sub-Committee/Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO), Mr. Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga, the Inspector General Malawi Police Service, has urged Heads of SARPCCO Organs to ensure that police in the region are steadfast in protecting and defending people’s security. Inspector General Richard Luhanga was speaking on 9 June 2026 at the opening of the meeting of the Heads of Organs of the SARPCCO, comprising, among others, the Permanent Coordinating Sub-sub Committee (PCSC), Legal Sub-sub Committee, Training Sub-sub Committee, and Women Police Network Sub-sub Committee. He said the complex and evolving nature of the transnational organised crimes demands that the police be a step ahead of the criminal activities. He highlighted that no single country can confront transnational organised crime alone, urging Member States to collaborate. He said SADC citizens look to the police for safety and security as exploit every gap and every moment, adapting their methods as fast as the police adapt their own methods. Mr. Gerald Chiwanda, Chairperson of the Permanent Coordinating Sub-sub Committee, and Director of the Criminal Intelligence Department in the Malawi Police Service, Ms. Thanyani Gumede, Senior Officer for Police/SARPCCO at the SADC Secretariat called for collaboration to achieve a peaceful and secure region. During the meeting Mr. Sello Moerane, Head of INTERPOL Regional Bureau in Harare presented highlights of the achievements made in line with the Cooperation Agreement between SADC and Interpol aimed at preventing and suppressing ordinary law crimes in the SADC region and globally. The SADC Chiefs of Police will meet on 11-12 June 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Malawi.

𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐂 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 SADC Executive Secretary @EliasMagosi today joined AU Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and leaders of Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs), the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in a Coordination Committee Meeting ahead of the 8th AU Mid-Year Summit (24–27 June 2026, El-Alamein, Egypt). Discussions focused on strengthening alignment, advancing continental integration, AfCFTA implementation, and key priorities in infrastructure, water & sanitation, and conflict early warning. #SADC #AfricanUnion #AfCFTA #RegionalIntegration #Agenda2063 #AfricaDevelopment

#𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝟯𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will virtually convene the 35th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Trade (CMT) and the 25th Meeting of the Ministerial Task Force (MTF) on Regional Economic Integration on 12 June 2026. The meetings will focus on advancing regional integration, industrialisation, trade, investment, infrastructure development, energy, agriculture and food security. Ministers will also review progress on the implementation of the SADC Industrialisation Strategy and Roadmap (2015–2063) and identify priority actions to accelerate economic growth, competitiveness and sustainable development across the region. Read full story on the SADC website at: sadc.int/latest-news/sadc-vi… @EliasMagosi @AngeleMakombo @sardcnet @DIRCO_ZA @BWGovernment For more information on #SADC follow us on these platforms: 🌐 Website: sadc.int 📺 YouTube: @SADCnews 📘 Facebook: @SADC 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 💼 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📸 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat 💬 WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC) #RegionalIntegration #economicdevelopment

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) meeting in Lilongwe, Malawi have called for enhanced information sharing as part of the region efforts to combat transnational organised and create secure SADC region. Delivering remarks at the opening of the meeting on 8 June, 2026, Dr Mlowoka Noel Kaira, Deputy Inspector General-Operations of the Republic of Malawi, underscored the direct link between security and development. He stated that combating transnational organised crime is essential to safeguarding communities and advancing the SADC Vision 2050. Mr. Gerald Chiwanda, Director of the Central Intelligence Department of Malawi Police Service and Chairperson of the PCSC, Ms. Thanyani Gumede, Senior Officer Police at SARPCCO SADC Secretariat and Mr. Sello Moerane, Head of the INTERPOL Regional Bureau Harare, Zimbabwe, collectively agreed that by prioritising intelligence sharing and leveraging INTERPOL’s global network, the region can better protect its citizens, disrupt criminal networks, and create conditions for sustainable growth and a secure and prosperous region. The meeting of the Heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus is one of the preceding meetings ahead of the meeting of the Chiefs of Police from the SADC Member States scheduled for 11-12 June 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Malawi. #PeaceAndSecurity

#𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 SADC Member States have reaffirmed their commitment to creating a harmonised regional regulatory framework for Commercially Produced Complementary Foods (CPCF) for children aged 6 months to 3 years. This commitment was strengthened during a meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 1–2 June 2026. The initiative aims to address malnutrition in the region, where approximately 23 million children suffer from stunting and about 49 million experience child food poverty, according to UNICEF. Harmonised standards are intended to ensure that complementary foods are safe, nutritionally adequate, properly labelled, and supportive of breastfeeding. The proposed standards will also help prevent risks associated with poor product composition, misleading marketing and health claims, and inconsistent regulations across countries. They are being developed in line with guidance from the World Health Organization and the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The meeting was attended by representatives from SADC member states, the SADC Secretariat, UNICEF, the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community, and experts in nutrition, standards development, and technical regulation. Read full story on the SADC website at: sadc.int/latest-news/sadc-me… @EliasMagosi @AngeleMakombo @sardcnet @DIRCO_ZA For more information on #SADC follow us on these platforms: 🌐 Website: sadc.int 📺 YouTube: @SADCnews 📘 Facebook: @SADC 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 💼 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📸 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat 💬 WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC)

#𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲/ 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳, 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General from Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States have called for strengthened regional cooperation, including the signing, ratification, accession to, and implementation of SADC legal instruments. The aim is to reinforce governance, uphold the rule of law, and advance regional integration across the SADC region. The call was made during the Meeting of the SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on 5 June 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to review progress on key legal and institutional matters and to provide strategic direction on enhancing legal cooperation in support of SADC objectives. Key stakeholders, including the Hon. Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development of South Africa and Chairperson of the Committee; Hon. Virginia Mabiza, Attorney General of Zimbabwe; H.E Mr Elias Magosi, the SADC Executive Secretary, emphasised the importance of fully implementing SADC legal instruments to strengthen judicial systems and deepen regional integration. 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲; ✅Recommendation of judges for appointment to the SADC Administrative Tribunal. ✅Proposed amendments to the SADC Treaty. ✅Proposals for the establishment of the SADC Pharmaceuticals Pooled Procurement Services. ✅Draft Agreement Establishing the SADC Tourism UNIVISA. ✅Proposed amendments to the SADC Protocol on Legal Affairs. The meeting brought together Ministers of Justice, Attorneys General and senior government officials from 15 SADC Member States. Read full story on the SADC website at: sadc.int/latest-news/sadc-co… @EliasMagosi @AngeleMakombo @sardcnet @DIRCO_ZA For more information on #SADC follow us on these platforms: 🌐 Website: sadc.int 📺 YouTube: @SADCnews 📘 Facebook: @SADC 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 💼 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📸 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat 💬 WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC)

𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐂 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🔈🔈🔈 ✅ 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿-𝗜𝗖𝗧 ✅ 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 Fri, 06/26/2026 - 12:00 #SADC is a regional economic community founded and maintained by countries in Southern Africa. It aims to further improve the socio-economic, political, and security cooperation among its Member States and foster regional integration in order to achieve peace, stability, and wealth. The Secretariat is inviting suitably qualified and experienced citizens of SADC to apply for the various positions tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana or as stated in the job advert on the 🔗 👇🏾: sadc.int/.../work-intergrate…... SADC follow us on these platforms: Website: sadc.int Youtube: @SADCnews Facebook: @SADC X(formerly Twitter): @SADC_News Linkedin: Southern African Development Community (SADC) Instagram: sadc_secretariat WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community @EliasMagosi @AngeleMakombo @DIRCO_ZA @BWGovernment @sardcnet

#𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 Senior Officials of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are meeting virtually from 8 - 11 June 2026 in preparation for the 35th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Trade (CMT) and the 25th Meeting of the Ministerial Task Force (MTF) on Regional Economic Integration, The CMT and MTF will both convene one after the other on 12 June 2026. The Senior Officials' meetings aim to review and clear key policy and technical documents for consideration by Ministers. Discussions will focus on a range of strategic trade and regional integration issues, including: 📷 Progress in the implementation of the SADC Industrialisation Strategy and Roadmap; 📷 Implementation of the Protocol on Trade in Services; 📷 Trends and developments in regional imports and exports; 📷 Geopolitical developments affecting trade, including the imposition of tariffs and their implications for regional economies; 📷 Opportunities to harness the prevailing conducive environment for trade in support of key SADC priority programmes; and 📷 Measures to advance regional economic integration and enhance the economic well-being of the people of the SADC region. The meetings are being chaired by the Republic of South Africa in its capacity as Interim Chair of SADC. The meetings are scheduled as follows; 📷 Senior Officials Meeting for the 35th Committee of Ministers of Trade (CMT): 8–9 June 2026 📷 Senior Officials Meeting for the 25th Ministerial Task Force (MTF) on Regional Economic Integration: 10–11 June 2026 📷 35th CMT and 25th MTF Ministerial Meetings: 12 June 2026 The meetings form part of SADC's continued efforts to deepen regional integration, promote industrialisation, strengthen intra-regional trade and support sustainable economic growth and development across the region @EliasMagosi @AngeleMakombo @sardcnet @DIRCO_ZA @BWGovernment

#𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Macroeconomic Subcommittee convened in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 1–5 June 2026, bringing together senior officials from Member States, the SADC Secretariat, research experts, and representatives of the Committee of Central Bank Governors (CCBG). The meeting focused on reviewing regional economic performance and accelerating progress toward financial integration. Delegates assessed the implementation of Annex 2 of the SADC Protocol on Finance and Investment, which provides the framework for macroeconomic convergence and financial cooperation across the region. Key discussions included peer review reports, monitoring the implementation of past recommendations, and advancing the SADC Regional Integration Index. Member States also evaluated progress toward agreed macroeconomic convergence targets, a cornerstone of the region’s long-term integration agenda. Officials emphasised the importance of strengthening regional macroeconomic surveillance, harmonizing policies, and fostering sustainable growth. The meeting reaffirmed SADC’s commitment to deepening financial integration and enhancing economic resilience, in line with the objectives of the Protocol on Finance and Investment. Read full story on the SADC website at: sadc.int/latest-news/sadc-ma… @EliasMagosi @AngeleMakombo @sardcnet @BWGovernment For more information on #SADC follow us on these platforms: 🌐 Website: sadc.int 📺 YouTube: @SADCnews 📘 Facebook: @SADC 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 💼 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📸 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat 💬 WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC)

#𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲/𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 The Southern African Development Community (SADC), with the support of the Republic of Zimbabwe, today, 5th June 2026, convened the Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys General in Victoria Falls. The Meeting was convened to provide legal oversight and strategic guidance on regional cooperation, governance, and the harmonisation of laws among SADC Member States. It also reviewed progress on key legal and institutional matters aimed at strengthening the regional integration agenda. The Committee considered a number of draft SADC legal instruments and deliberated on priority areas intended to accelerate the implementation of regional commitments and programmes for recommendation to the SADC Council of Ministers and Summit of Heads of State and Government. Honourable Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development of the Republic of South Africa, in her capacity as Chairperson of the Committee of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys General, underscored the critical role of robust legal and institutional frameworks in advancing regional integration. She highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation among Member States through the harmonisation of laws, effective implementation of SADC legal instruments, and the promotion of good governance, and the rule of law as fundamental pillars for sustainable regional development. The Host of the Meeting, Honourable Virginia Mabiza, Attorney General of the Republic of Zimbabwe, welcomed delegates and reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to regional cooperation and collective progress. She encouraged Member States to continue fostering collaboration and solidarity in addressing emerging legal and governance challenges facing the region, while strengthening institutions that support justice and sustainable development. His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of SADC, commended Member States for their continued commitment to the regional integration process through their active participation in the work of the Committee. He noted that the Committee plays a vital role in ensuring that SADC policies, programmes, and legal instruments are anchored on a sound, coherent and enduring legal foundation. The Meeting was attended by Honourable Ministers of Justice, Attorneys General, and their representatives from the Republics of Angola, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa and Zimbabwe; the Kingdoms of Eswatini and Lesotho and the United Republic of Tanzania. @EliasMagosi @sardcnet @AngeleMakombo @DIRCO_ZA For more information on #SADC follow us on these platforms: 🌐 Website: sadc.int 📺 YouTube: @SADCnews 📘 Facebook: @SADC 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 💼 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📸 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat 💬 WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC) Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA

𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲/𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗣𝗖𝗖𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 – 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗶 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold the 31st Annual General Meeting of Chiefs of Police Sub-Committee/ Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) in Lilongwe, Republic of Malawi, on 11-12 June 2026 to discuss regional measures to prevent and combat cross-border and transnational organised crimes. The meeting will be officially opened by the Minister of Homeland Security of the Republic of Malawi, 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗼, as the Guest of Honour and chaired by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘇𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗸𝗼 𝗟𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮, SARPCCO Chairperson and Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service. The meeting will address key regional peace and security issues, with a particular focus on emerging and transnational organised crime, amongst others; cybercrime, financial crime, proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons, Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants, illicit drug trafficking, motor vehicle crime, livestock crime, terrorism and other cross-border crimes affecting the region. Read the full Press Release on the SADC Website through this link: sadc.int/latest-news/sadc-ch…