Southern African Development Community

Also known as: SADC

Southern African Development Community — regional bloc referenced in coverage of South African tourism expansion and visa initiatives.

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April 2026
28 AprBusiness & Financial Times
… ves reach the stated threshold and other conditions precedent are satisfied, Zimbabwe will continue to operate a multicurrency system; a structural anomaly that Matshe acknowledged is affecting export competitiveness, as Zimbabwe is the only Southern African Development Community …
African Perspectives: Zimbabwe on the move

Politics

Pan-Africanism tested by military coups and democratic instability

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Military coups in West and Central Africa, along with constitutional amendments extending presidential terms, are challenging the continent's progress toward unity and raising questions about whether African democracy can deliver on citizens' needs for reduced corruption, security, and jobs. Political stability is described as foundational to ambitious continental goals like the African Continental Free Trade Area.

6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

Pan-Africanism tested by military coups and democratic instability
Military coups in West and Central Africa, along with constitutional amendments extending presidential terms, are challenging the continent's progress toward unity and raising questions about whether African democracy can deliver on citizens' needs for reduced corruption, security, and jobs. Political stability is described as foundational to ambitious continental goals like the African Continental Free Trade Area.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

Boycotting South African goods not solution to xenophobia, expert warns
An international relations expert has cautioned against calls for Ghana and other African countries to boycott South African goods in response to xenophobic protests, saying diplomatic channels have not been exhausted and economic retaliation could undermine resolution efforts.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

Continental insurance critical for AfCFTA trade growth potential
An opinion piece argues that continental insurance systems are essential to unlocking AfCFTA's potential to increase intra-African trade, which currently stands at 15–18 percent of total African trade compared to over 60 percent in Asia and over 70 percent in Europe.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 5 June

Xenophobia in South Africa undermines Pan-African unity
An opinion piece argues that xenophobic attacks on African migrants in South Africa contradict the continent's historical solidarity and betray the values of Pan-Africanism, noting that South Africa's own liberation was achieved with support from other African nations including Ghana.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 4 June

Xenophobic attacks in South Africa prompt Ghana evacuation, questions African unity
Recent xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in South Africa led the Government of Ghana to evacuate Ghanaian citizens, raising questions about African unity, regional integration, and whether continental institutions are adequately protecting migrants.
4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 12 May

South Africa targets expanded tourism markets as arrivals climb
South Africa welcomed 10.5 million international visitors last year, with three-quarters from the SADC region. President Ramaphosa said the government is intensifying efforts to expand into new global tourism markets through improved regional travel, expanded air connectivity, and visa reforms, including a proposed SADC UNIVISA system.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

South Africa denies fake xenophobic attack videos, Ghana seeks AU intervention
The South African government formally condemned the spread of digital content depicting alleged attacks on foreign nationals, characterizing them as "fake videos and images" intended to undermine the country's international reputation. Ghana has petitioned the African Union to intervene, describing the situation as a serious risk to the safety of Africans in South Africa and a challenge to African solidarity.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa contradict Pan-Africanism ideals
Recurring xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa undermine continental solidarity and Pan-Africanism, with Ghana formally petitioning the African Union to address the issue at its Mid-Year Coordination Meeting as a matter of urgent continental interest. Nigeria's Senate has also demanded accountability following attacks and reported deaths of Nigerian nationals.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa contradict Pan-African ideals
Xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa undermine Pan-Africanism and continental solidarity, prompting Ghana to petition the African Union to place the issue on the agenda of the AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting as one of "urgent continental interest." Nigeria's Senate has similarly demanded accountability for attacks and reported deaths involving Nigerian nationals.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 1 May

PMI Global Summit Series moves to Cape Town in September 2026
The Project Management Institute's Global Summit Series will be held in Cape Town on 14–15 September 2026, following last year's event in Kigali that drew over 1,000 project professionals and leaders. The Summit, billed as Africa's largest platform for project delivery and innovation, will focus on the theme "Africa Delivers M.O.R.E Together," reflecting a shift in how projects are managed across the continent.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

Zimbabwe's annual inflation reaches single digits for first time in decades
Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate has slowed to single digits for the first time in nearly four decades, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, which credits the performance of the Zimbabwe Gold currency introduced in 2024. The central bank is actively promoting foreign investment across mining, agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing sectors as evidence of macroeconomic stabilization.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →