Southern Africa.
southernmost region of Africa
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
- 5
- Connections
- 109
What's happening
Active this week
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Lloyd's Register Foundation and Gallup revealed disaster resilience gains across various African regions.Some support2 reports
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El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Ceragon announced an expansion of its access to solutions within Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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Southern African countries are discussing agricultural policy, including shared best practices and calls for reduced reliance on food imports.Some support1 report8 developments inside
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Climate risk assessment shows drought risk affecting agricultural value chains across Africa due to El Niño.Some support5 reports
Earlier this month
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Anopheles stephensi originated in South Asia, and climate change threatens disease spread in Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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Wildfires are becoming a growing challenge across Southern Africa.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Angola is positioned as a hub in Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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Spar is facing continued business pressure in its Southern African operations.Some support1 report
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The South African Weather Service warned of a powerful El Niño, leading to regional food insecurity, while the WFP noted funding collapse impacting aid in Zimbabwe. SADC met in Namibia to discuss the crisis.Some support2 reports
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De Beers and partners launched a traceability initiative and conservation efforts in Southern Africa.Some support2 reports
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DCC Technologies serves resellers and operates in South Africa and the SADC region, partnering with global vendors.Some support1 report
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Chemical program issues in South Africa are causing harm across Southern Africa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Gender Links promotes gender justice across Southern Africa, with operations centered in Johannesburg, South Africa.Some support2 reports
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Youth are exploring opportunities in Southern Africa, while the youth travel sector continues to operate within Spain.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Organized crime in South Africa is being investigated, with the focus shifting to Dubai as a central trade port for smuggling operations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Malawi and Mozambique are facing simultaneous threats from severe weather, including cyclones and El Niño-induced drought, severely impacting food security in Southern Africa.Some support5 reports3 developments inside
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IFPRI reports on the food security crisis in Malawi's Central Region and the outlook for Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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A new deal has been struck linking Southern Africa and the Middle East, with SADC driving the process of regional market unification.Some support1 report
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MoU signed between Abu Dhabi and Southern Africa to coordinate capital market exploration.Some support7 reports
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Southern Africa is experiencing contrasting climate effects, with La Niña improving water reserves while El Niño brings heat stress and drought.Well supported9 reports4 developments inside
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Southern Africa faces a potential devastating El Niño cycle, compounded by high debt ratios limiting emergency fiscal response.Some support1 report
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Felix Mhona, representing Southern Africa, calls for cooperation to accelerate economic growth and regional integration efforts.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Calls are being made for a green industrialization agenda and regional economic shift in Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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RCMRD supports the global 30-by-30 agenda, providing biodiversity maps and policy support to Kenya, covering Southern Africa with AWS cloud infrastructure.Some support1 report
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ERAA is redrawing South Africa’s power market, representing distributors across Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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A symposium was held in Pretoria, South Africa, involving discussions related to Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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Southern Africa promotes regional cooperation and shared prosperity, emphasizing deep economic interdependence and shared history across the continent.Well supported7 reports14 developments inside
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Infrastructure projects in South Africa, including the raising of the Clanwilliam Dam wall and rail project tenders, commenced in 2015 for water and transport needs.Some support2 reports
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The African Union supports Eswatini's leadership in regional security and its active involvement in Southern African stability.Some support1 report
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South Africa aims to promote peace and stability across Africa, supported by ARF election observation missions in Southern Africa.Some support2 reports
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Tecroveer, a waste management entity, operates across Southern Africa, anchored in Glenharvie, Gauteng, South Africa.Some support1 report
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Southern African leaders are grappling with regional challenges, including the SADC summit in Durban, political instability in member states, and regional crises.Well supported5 reports7 developments inside
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South Africa assumed the SADC chair and prioritized regional industrialization and trade at the summit in Durban.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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A symposium was held in Makhanda where Cyril Ramaphosa met with SADC heads of state to discuss the future of Southern Africa.Some support2 reports
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Graça Machel addresses challenges across Southern Africa, utilizing the context of Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa.Some support2 reports
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George Chaponda is set to become the incoming chair of the SADC Organ and addressed security challenges in Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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SADC operates within the Southern African region, which is part of the African continent.Some support3 reports
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Thami Ntuli advocates for Southern Africa to stand together.Some support1 report
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The Prime Minister of Mauritius announced plans to travel to Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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Cyril Ramaphosa called for investment in SADC Vision 2050 during a lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.Some support7 reports
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A person whose origin is stated as Zimbabwe, which is geographically located in Southern Africa.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Elias Magosi and Ronald Lamola commented on global instability and leadership transitions in Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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A cold front is sweeping Southern Africa, leading to rainfall in Harare and a weather warning for Zimbabwe.Some support1 report
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Zambia's decline is noted to be having consequences for regional norms across Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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AfriGIS, a leading company in Southern Africa, maintains offices in multiple locations including South Africa, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Dhaka, and Dublin.Some support1 report
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CSOs gathered in Johannesburg to review draft law, leading to collaboration on a regional child marriage model law in Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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Chickpea research is being applied to address shared agricultural challenges across Southern Africa, involving Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia.Some support2 reports
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In Southern Africa, leaders have urged farmers to plant drought-resistant crops as the region faces a below-normal rainfall forecast.Some support1 report
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The African Development Bank assessed the macroeconomic prospects of Southern Africa.Some support2 reports
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The ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 is being leveraged by Southern Africa to drive tourism and economic growth.Some support1 report
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Development Bank of Southern Africa, Afreximbank, and IDC of South Africa plan regional development collaboration in Southern Africa.Some support2 reports
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Global market shocks and oil price disruptions are impacting regional currencies and costs in Southern Africa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A roundtable discussion was held in Nairobi on July 1, 2026, involving stakeholders from Southern Africa.Some support1 report
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Africa and Southern Africa are noted as distinct geopolitical regions.Some support2 reports
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Drought exposure in Southern Africa is increasing the risk of violence across several nations.Some support1 report
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An institute operating in Southern Africa aims to expand its influence across the continent while focusing on professional standards in the region.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Details emerged regarding a World Bank anti-corruption programme in Southern Africa, noting a specific individual's background including a PhD from the University of Sussex.Some support1 report
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MD Helicopters, based in Mesa, Arizona, is servicing clients in the Southern Africa region, including delivering its first MD 530F to a Zimbabwean operator.Some support1 report
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The proximity of Mozambique and Zambia is increasing the risk of gold trafficking, driven by regional insurgencies and instability.Some support1 report
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Around Southern Africa this week
News at the entities that move Southern Africa most-
Southern African Development Community StructuralSADC member states held a summit in Angola on October 17, 2026.Moves Southern Africa
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El Niño StructuralMarcos urges preparation for super El Niño and activates a Task Force led by the Department of Science and Technology.Moves Southern Africa
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El Nino OperationalEl Nino could affect agricultural output across Africa while an IMF official discusses the continent's economic outlook.Moves Southern Africa
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Abu Dhabi OperationalThe UAE President met in Abu Dhabi as Gulf powers sought closer coordination regarding Yemen.Moves Southern Africa
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Malawi OperationalThe Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services issued heatwave warnings for several districts in Malawi.Moves Southern Africa
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Cyril Ramaphosa OperationalGerrie Nel requested to cross-examine Thabo Mbeki while Cyril Ramaphosa established the Khampepe Commission.Moves Southern Africa
Connections
The 40 strongest of 109, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Southern African Development Community Structural
SADC is the formal body established to drive regional economic integration and development across Southern Africa.
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El Niño Structural
El Niño events structurally influence Southern Africa by causing severe drought, heat stress, and food insecurity.
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Abu Dhabi Operational
Abu Dhabi and Southern Africa are engaged in an ongoing Memorandum of Understanding aimed at financial integration and cross-border market connectivity.
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El Nino Operational
El Nino climate patterns are shown to cause adverse environmental impacts, including drought and food insecurity, in Southern Africa.
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Malawi Operational
Malawi is a formal member of Southern Africa and actively engages in regional security, economic, and agricultural cooperation.
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Zambia Operational
Zambia actively participates in regional initiatives and is influenced by shared challenges and norms within Southern Africa.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Operational
Ramaphosa uses his political platform to advocate for accelerated economic integration and regional unity across Southern Africa.
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Bank Operational
The Bank issues economic outlooks for Southern Africa while its own mandate is influenced by regional challenges in the area.
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Google Operational
Southern Africa's high internet data costs restrict Google's market access and operational capacity in the region.
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World Food Programme Operational
WFP issues warnings regarding acute food insecurity and vulnerability within the Southern Africa region.
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European Commission Structural
The European Commission provides formal support for projects in Southern Africa via the EU-South Africa Global Gateway.
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Huawei Operational
Huawei is introducing specialized AI Campus Solutions tailored for the Southern Africa region.
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World Meteorological Organization Operational
The World Meteorological Organization issues forecasts and warnings regarding climate phenomena that impact the Southern Africa region.
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World Bank Operational
The World Bank operates an anti-corruption programme focused on the geopolitical region of Southern Africa.
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Ford Operational
Ford maintains a commercial presence in Southern Africa through the sale of its vehicles.
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Botswana Operational
The relationship is characterized by functional inclusion in regional markets and shared power pool membership.
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African Development Bank Operational
The African Development Bank implements initiatives and tracks the economic outlook for the Southern Africa region.
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Maputo Structural
The relationship is defined by the development of economic corridors where Maputo functions as a key integrated node within the broader Southern African regional plan.
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Patricia de Lille Operational
The individual (Patricia de Lille) is leading the readiness efforts in the region (Southern Africa) for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.
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Regional Development Fund Operational
The fund's operational strategy is influenced by the economic and geopolitical conditions of Southern Africa.
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Middle East Shared context
Southern Africa shares a geopolitical context with the Middle East, being exposed to external shocks and supply chain disruptions driven by Middle Eastern conflict.
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Thandi Moraka Shared context
Thandi Moraka advocates for the vision of a united and peacefully integrated Southern Africa region.
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Development Bank of Southern Africa Operational
DBSA actively supports infrastructure development across the Southern Africa region.
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Emirates Shared context
Emirates operates within the Southern Africa region to support various conservation efforts.
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Mozambique Shared context
Mozambique is a member state whose geopolitical, environmental, and economic realities are intrinsically linked to the broader challenges of the Southern Africa region.
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Choppies Shared context
Choppies operates as a retail company within the geographical context of Southern Africa.
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George Chaponda Shared context
George Chaponda discusses security challenges and issues relevant to the Southern Africa region.
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Spar Shared context
Spar operates within the Southern African business context, which is currently experiencing subdued consumer demand and economic pressure.
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Kevin Urama Operational
Kevin Urama advises leaders in Southern Africa regarding the implementation of financial architecture.
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Wildfire Shared context
The phenomenon of wildfires is observed as a growing challenge within the geographical and political context of Southern Africa.
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Gender Links Shared context
Gender Links operates to promote gender justice across the Southern Africa region.
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Thami Ntuli Mentioned together
A's views are focused on the collective future and unity of the Southern African region.
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Sandvik Shared context
Sandvik operates within the geographical context of Southern Africa.
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South Africa Shared context
South Africa is geographically situated within the broader regional context of Southern Africa, participating in shared economic and political developments.
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Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development Shared context
The organization operates within the geographical and political context of Southern Africa, which is its operational scope.
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Duncan Pritchard Shared context
Duncan Pritchard leads an expert initiative on regional tourism standards relevant to Southern Africa.
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Angola Shared context
Angola is geographically situated within the larger region defined as Southern Africa.
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Lesaka Technologies Shared context
Lesaka Technologies operates financial services solutions within the geographical context of Southern Africa.
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Government of Zimbabwe Shared context
The Government of Zimbabwe operates as a specific governmental entity within the broader geopolitical context of Southern Africa.
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International Organization for Migration Operational
IOM actively addresses climate displacement issues within the Southern Africa region.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsSeptember 2026
19 events- Climate risk assessment shows drought risk affecting agricultural value chains across Africa due to El Niño.
- Angola is positioned as a hub in Southern Africa.
- Spar is facing continued business pressure in its Southern African operations.
- The South African Weather Service warned of a powerful El Niño, leading to regional food insecurity, while the WFP noted funding collapse impacting aid in Zimbabwe. SADC met in Namibia to discuss the crisis.
- De Beers and partners launched a traceability initiative and conservation efforts in Southern Africa.
- DCC Technologies serves resellers and operates in South Africa and the SADC region, partnering with global vendors.
- Chemical program issues in South Africa are causing harm across Southern Africa.
- Gender Links promotes gender justice across Southern Africa, with operations centered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Youth are exploring opportunities in Southern Africa, while the youth travel sector continues to operate within Spain.
- Organized crime in South Africa is being investigated, with the focus shifting to Dubai as a central trade port for smuggling operations.
- IFPRI reports on the food security crisis in Malawi's Central Region and the outlook for Southern Africa.
- A new deal has been struck linking Southern Africa and the Middle East, with SADC driving the process of regional market unification.
- MoU signed between Abu Dhabi and Southern Africa to coordinate capital market exploration.
- Southern Africa faces a potential devastating El Niño cycle, compounded by high debt ratios limiting emergency fiscal response.
- Calls are being made for a green industrialization agenda and regional economic shift in Southern Africa.
- RCMRD supports the global 30-by-30 agenda, providing biodiversity maps and policy support to Kenya, covering Southern Africa with AWS cloud infrastructure.
- ERAA is redrawing South Africa’s power market, representing distributors across Southern Africa.
- A symposium was held in Pretoria, South Africa, involving discussions related to Southern Africa.
- Infrastructure projects in South Africa, including the raising of the Clanwilliam Dam wall and rail project tenders, commenced in 2015 for water and transport needs.
August 2026
20 events- Wildfires are becoming a growing challenge across Southern Africa.
- The African Union supports Eswatini's leadership in regional security and its active involvement in Southern African stability.
- South Africa aims to promote peace and stability across Africa, supported by ARF election observation missions in Southern Africa.
- Tecroveer, a waste management entity, operates across Southern Africa, anchored in Glenharvie, Gauteng, South Africa.
- Southern African leaders are grappling with regional challenges, including the SADC summit in Durban, political instability in member states, and regional crises.
- South Africa assumed the SADC chair and prioritized regional industrialization and trade at the summit in Durban.
- A symposium was held in Makhanda where Cyril Ramaphosa met with SADC heads of state to discuss the future of Southern Africa.
- Graça Machel addresses challenges across Southern Africa, utilizing the context of Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa.
- George Chaponda is set to become the incoming chair of the SADC Organ and addressed security challenges in Southern Africa.
- SADC operates within the Southern African region, which is part of the African continent.
- Thami Ntuli advocates for Southern Africa to stand together.
- The Prime Minister of Mauritius announced plans to travel to Southern Africa.
- Cyril Ramaphosa called for investment in SADC Vision 2050 during a lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Elias Magosi and Ronald Lamola commented on global instability and leadership transitions in Southern Africa.
- A cold front is sweeping Southern Africa, leading to rainfall in Harare and a weather warning for Zimbabwe.
- Zambia's decline is noted to be having consequences for regional norms across Southern Africa.
- AfriGIS, a leading company in Southern Africa, maintains offices in multiple locations including South Africa, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Dhaka, and Dublin.
- CSOs gathered in Johannesburg to review draft law, leading to collaboration on a regional child marriage model law in Southern Africa.
- Chickpea research is being applied to address shared agricultural challenges across Southern Africa, involving Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia.
- In Southern Africa, leaders have urged farmers to plant drought-resistant crops as the region faces a below-normal rainfall forecast.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
15 events- El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.
- Southern African countries are discussing agricultural policy, including shared best practices and calls for reduced reliance on food imports.
- Malawi and Mozambique are facing simultaneous threats from severe weather, including cyclones and El Niño-induced drought, severely impacting food security in Southern Africa.
- Southern Africa is experiencing contrasting climate effects, with La Niña improving water reserves while El Niño brings heat stress and drought.
- The African Development Bank assessed the macroeconomic prospects of Southern Africa.
- The ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 is being leveraged by Southern Africa to drive tourism and economic growth.
- Development Bank of Southern Africa, Afreximbank, and IDC of South Africa plan regional development collaboration in Southern Africa.
- Global market shocks and oil price disruptions are impacting regional currencies and costs in Southern Africa.
- A roundtable discussion was held in Nairobi on July 1, 2026, involving stakeholders from Southern Africa.
- Africa and Southern Africa are noted as distinct geopolitical regions.
- Drought exposure in Southern Africa is increasing the risk of violence across several nations.
- An institute operating in Southern Africa aims to expand its influence across the continent while focusing on professional standards in the region.
- Details emerged regarding a World Bank anti-corruption programme in Southern Africa, noting a specific individual's background including a PhD from the University of Sussex.
- MD Helicopters, based in Mesa, Arizona, is servicing clients in the Southern Africa region, including delivering its first MD 530F to a Zimbabwean operator.
- The proximity of Mozambique and Zambia is increasing the risk of gold trafficking, driven by regional insurgencies and instability.
June 2026
3 events- Felix Mhona, representing Southern Africa, calls for cooperation to accelerate economic growth and regional integration efforts.
- Southern Africa promotes regional cooperation and shared prosperity, emphasizing deep economic interdependence and shared history across the continent.
- A person whose origin is stated as Zimbabwe, which is geographically located in Southern Africa.