Also known as: SADC
Southern African Development Community — regional organization whose member states include Botswana, Madagascar, Zambia, and Mozambique, involved in political oversight, economic partnerships, and coordination on agricultural data and climate forecasting.
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Organisers explained that the country's premier B2B procurement platform connects SMEs with SADC buyers.Now in its 10th year, the fair, which is the brainchild of Vuyiswa Mojela, features curated "Deal Rooms".This segment arranges pre-scheduled meetings between suppliers and proc …
Boko to officiate Trade Up NorthMmegi
Organisers explained that the country's premier B2B procurement platform connects SMEs with SADC buyers.Now in its 10th year, the fair, which is the brainchild of Vuyiswa Mojela, features curated "Deal Rooms".This segment arranges pre-scheduled meetings between suppliers and proc …
Boko to officiate Trade Up NorthDaily News Botswana
… Invitations have been extended to opposition political parties from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), diplomatic missions accredited to Botswana, as well as labour movements and trade union federations. …
BCP set for elective congressWeekend Post
… The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), the national regulator, said the project aligns with Zimbabwe’s National Broadband Plan and the broader Southern African Development Community’s infrastructure goals. …
Powertel, Paratus launch Fiber Optic CorridorThe Botswana Gazette
Botswana has rejoined a SADC pooled procurement, seeking cheaper medicines, stable supplies after shortages exposed procurement flaws BONGANI MALUNGA Botswana has formally returned to regional pooled procurement for essential medicines, marking a significant policy reversal after …
Botswana Rejoins SADC Drug Procurement PoolDaily News Botswana
… President Boko said the two nations would continue to engage as it was witnessed by the recently held Bi-National Commission, the Southern African Customs Union and the Southern African Development Community. …
Botswana and South Africa enjoy smoother tiesWeekend Post
… Botswana holds membership of the Southern African Customs Union, which provides duty-free access to a market of over 68 million people, the Southern African Development Community, which extends that reach to 406 million people across sixteen member states, and the African Contine …
Gaborone to Host High-Stakes CEO Conversations on Botswana’s Road to a $40 Billion EconomyWeekend Post
… This facility aims to enhance the quality and volume of vaccines produced, positioning BVI to better support not only Botswana but the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. …
BVI boosts FMD fight with fresh vaccine supplyMmegi
… In fact, it amounts to abuse in any way,” he said While the President’s explanation reflects a long-standing tradition of regional cooperation within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), where neighbouring states frequently collaborate on matters ranging from securi …
Lesotho PM aboard OK1 raises eyebrowsDaily News Botswana
… Through investments in disease surveillance, workforce development and public health preparedness, Botswana is ready to work with SADC countries to eliminate the Ebola threat, he added. …
Boko calls for united front against EbolaAccess Bank Botswana has issued Botswana Depository Receipts (BDRs) allowing investors in Botswana and participating SADC markets to participate in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals offering, described as "The People's IPO," marking a first-to-market structure for the Botswana Stock Exchange.
25 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Access Bank Botswana has issued Botswana Depository Receipts (BDRs) allowing investors in Botswana and participating SADC markets to participate in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals offering, described as "The People's IPO," marking a first-to-market structure for the Botswana Stock Exchange.
25 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
In an interview at her home near Gaborone, prominent activist Dow reflects on her involvement in the legal case that made her name known internationally, her decision to contest for BCP vice president, and her tendency to step into every space where she believes she can contribute, saying "I am unable not to get involved if I believe I have an opinion or something to contribute."
22 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The National Arts Council of Botswana plans to establish a creative industry fund working with a continental bank and a real estate investment arm to develop entertainment centres and performance venues across the country. The initiatives aim to address funding gaps, support filmmakers and producers, and ensure resources benefit future generations.
22 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's export earnings fell by P10.1 billion year-on-year in the first seven months, leaving the country with a trade deficit of P17.6 billion. The decline was driven largely by a P12.38 billion drop in diamond export revenue, raising concerns about the economy's dependence on diamond exports.
20 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
President Duma Boko told the new EU Ambassador to Botswana and SADC that his government is prioritizing economic diplomacy and foreign direct investment, highlighting the benefits of an existing economic partnership agreement covering green value chains, digital transformation, and biodiversity.
20 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana hosted a business forum in Beijing with 30 local companies meeting Chinese businesses to convert political ties into commercial partnerships and investment. President Duma Boko pitched Botswana as a stable gateway to Southern Africa, seeking Chinese capital and expertise in factories, processing, technology, and market access—not just raw material financing—as diamonds account for more than 80 percent of the country's export earnings.
19 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
The 5th Corporate Governance Summit will gather board directors, chief executives and governance professionals from the Southern African Development Community in Kasane from November 11-13, 2026, themed on redefining ethical leadership and overcoming corporate rot through organizational integrity rather than compliance checklists.
12 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Speaking at the inaugural Made in BW – Sold to the World Expo 2026 in Palapye, Minister Ntsima challenged businesses to establish strong domestic market foundations before pursuing exports, arguing that local customers help producers refine quality, packaging, and value. The government committed to support local enterprises through preferential procurement and the Economic Diversification Drive.
12 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Duma Boko affirmed Botswana's commitment to supporting Madagascar in restoring political and economic stability during a two-day visit by Madagascar's President Colonel Michael Randrianirina, noting Madagascar's progress toward normalisation following political turmoil and SADC-overseen restoration efforts.
5 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Madagascar's President Colonel Michaël Randrianirina met with the Malagasy community in Gaborone on Saturday, urging diaspora members to remain united despite political differences and to contribute to the country's development through investment and expertise. The community raised concerns about Madagascar's engagement with SADC and called for stronger communication between Madagascar's government institutions and regional structures.
5 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana is developing a restaurant at the Samora Machel Museum in Peleng, Lobatse, to serve Setswana and Portuguese cuisines. Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi announced this during a visit by Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo, highlighting the museum's role in Southern African liberation history and the enduring friendship between the two nations.
1 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana is developing a restaurant at the Samora Machel Museum in Lobatse to serve Portuguese and local Setswana cuisine, including shrimp and Seswaa dishes, Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi announced during a visit by Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo.
30 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana has lowered underweight prevalence among children under five to less than 10 per cent and stunting from 30 per cent in 2000 to 21 per cent in 2017, after establishing a Food and Nutrition Unit in the early 1970s.
28 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ditshwanelo wants Botswana and SADC to press Zambia to protect access to courts, due process and civic rights following the country's August election.
27 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure called for promotion of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor as a premier regional trade, logistics and investment gateway through strengthened partnerships, investment mobilisation and cross-border economic cooperation. The corridor is an east-west trade and logistics route connecting Walvis Bay, South Africa and the wider SADC region.
14 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A Texas-based private equity firm is investing roughly $150 million to build the TEMCO Hospital Ecosystem near Sir Seretse Khama International Airport—an integrated facility combining a 130-bed specialist hospital, medical hospitality wing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plant on one site.
11 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Regional meteorological forecasters meeting in Swakopmund found that expert predictions confirm expectations of a significant El Niño this season, raising concerns for the SADC region.
8 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The Chobe Business Expo 2026 in Kazungula brought together local businesses to showcase products, meet customers, and build partnerships. The Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship highlighted Chobe's strategic location as an economic frontier for agribusiness, tourism, and regional trade, urging entrepreneurs to embrace markets, technology, and consistency.
7 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana is conducting a national workshop to evaluate its agricultural information systems and their readiness to integrate into a wider Southern African Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS), which aims to improve information sharing, early warning systems, and coordinated responses to food security challenges among member states.
3 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The Assistant Minister for State President, Defence and Security opened a six-month specialised training course for Drug Enforcement Agency officers at Otse Police College, aimed at strengthening their ability to investigate drug offences and combat illicit drug production, supply, and trafficking.
1 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana marked 35 years of Ukraine's independence at an event in Gaborone where the Assistant Minister for State President, Defence and Security affirmed Botswana's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while launching a two-week artistic exhibition titled "Resilience: The Unbreakable Human Spirit" featuring collaboration between Batswana and Ukrainian artists.
1 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Mohammed Dewji, Tanzania's richest man and head of the MeTL Group conglomerate, met with President Duma Boko to explore a partnership that would use Botswana as a strategic base to reach 350 million consumers across the southern African region. Dewji's proposed investments span manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and energy.
31 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Scientific research shows that 35°C represents a physiological threshold for the human body. Temperatures across the Southern African Development Community region have risen 1.0–1.5°C since 1961, with projections of a further 4.5–5°C warming by midcentury; in Botswana, forecasters warn of temperatures reaching 35–45°C, pushing human tolerance to its limits.
27 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
President Advocate Duma Boko told the outgoing EU Ambassador that Botswana's democratic credentials remain firmly rooted, though the country faces emerging challenges including fake news, migration driven by economic pressures, and coalition politics ahead of the 2029 elections. He noted the new administration inherited a collapsing economy and has worked to stabilize it over the last two years amid rising unemployment, higher cost of living, and a hostile geopolitical environment.
27 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A SADC Board audit report has exposed deep financial management failures, weak controls, and procurement irregularities at the regional bloc's secretariat, with millions of dollars being lost and the secretariat unable to implement the regional bloc's decisions.
24 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Speakers at the Hybrid Francistown Business Expo called for more intentional trade and investment between the two border cities, with local authorities playing a leading role to turn people-to-people movement into sustainable business partnerships. A Bulawayo City Councillor said the cities should complement rather than compete with each other, and that Zimbabwe is open for Batswana to explore opportunities in manufacturing, retail and services.
24 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Moithuti AI, a Botswana-developed platform, uses adaptive artificial intelligence to deliver personalised learning support available round-the-clock at approximately P100 per month, addressing education access gaps that were highlighted during COVID-19 lockdowns when some learners could continue studying while others could not.
24 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana has donated 100,000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine produced by the Botswana Vaccine Institute to Lesotho to strengthen disease response and deepen cooperation between the two countries. The donation, handed over by the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, follows commitments under the Botswana-Lesotho Binational Commission and reflects shared efforts to protect livelihoods and food security.
20 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
At the 46th SADC summit in Durban, Botswana Vaccine Institute was designated as a regional Foot and Mouth Disease Antigen/Vaccine Bank to strengthen prevention and control efforts. The summit also urged member states to enhance preparedness for El Niño-induced climate shocks.
19 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana reaffirms its commitment to regional integration at a SADC Council of Ministers Meeting in Durban, where ministers are reviewing implementation of socio-economic and political decisions and identifying priority areas including economic corridors, the Regional Development Fund, and disaster risk management ahead of the 46th SADC Summit scheduled for August 2026.
14 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →