Chief of SANDF Rudzani Maphwanya discussed the state of Africa's defence industry.
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Updated Aug 25
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What happened
Chief of SANDF Rudzani Maphwanya discussed the state of Africa's defence industry.
Who's involved
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SADC is viewed as a platform for regional value chains, supporting South Africa's goal of driving industrial development across the African continent.Also in this story
- South Africa serves as a vital logistics and financial hub for SADC, contributing to continental economic integration.
- IDRC funded a study concerning regional issues relevant to the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
- South Africa, the African Union, and regional bodies including SADC are deepening bilateral cooperation with Namibia, focusing on issues like gender equality.
The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Africa
continent
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Rudzani Maphwanya
South African Army officer (born 1960)
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