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Madagáscar assume presidência da Comunidade para o Desenvolvimento da África Austral
The President of Madagascar replaced his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emerson Mnangagwa, at the summit's opening ceremony. "At this solemn moment in our shared history, I accept with pride and a sense of duty the mission of presiding over SADC. A...

Malawi Journalists Shine at SADC Media Awards; Minister Mumba Excited: “It’s a Symbol Malawi Can Compete Globally”
Malawi celebrated a proud moment on the regional stage as three of its journalists finished as runners-up at the 2025 Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Media Awards. The accolades spanned Photojournalism, Radio, and Television, with Roy...

Govt Issues Way Forward Ahead of Kenya vs Madagascar Game
The government has confirmed there will be designated fan zones on Friday, August 22, when the Harambee Stars take on Madagascar in the quarter-final of the Africa Nations Championships. In a press statement, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya...

SADC leaders vow to expand manufacturing, trade at Madagascar summit
Held under the theme "Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC," the summit in Antananarivo Sunday focused on accelerating regional integration through strengthening industrial capacity,...

Stars shock Zambia, book Madagascar date in CHAN quaterfinals
Harambee Stars players celebrate Ryan Ogam's goal against Zambia at Moi Stadium, Kasarani/CHARLENE MALWA Harambee Stars have booked a scintillating date with Madagascar in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) after...

Harambee Stars to face Madagascar at home in quarter-finals
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has attributed the team’s impressive performance in their Group “A” of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) to the deep sense of “trust” that they share among themselves in the squad. On Saturday, the...
AfroBasket roundup: Tunisia keeps title defense hope alive with win over Madagascar
NAIROBI, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Reigning champion Tunisia secured a commanding 81-60 victory over Madagascar at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket on Sunday, clinching a spot in the quarterfinals qualification with a third-place finish in Group B. Both sides...
45th SADC summit opens in Madagascar with focus on industrialization, agriculture
ANTANANARIVO, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government opened in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, on Sunday, with regional leaders urging stronger...
President Nandi-Ndaitwah warns SADC on hunger and youth unemployment
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has told fellow SADC leaders that the objectives of the development plans would not be realised when citizens are confronted by hunger, high youth unemployment and other socio-economic challenges. She specifically...
Mnangagwa Hands Over SADC Chairmanship to Madagascar’s Rajoelina
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday formally handed over the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to his Malagasy counterpart, President Andry Rajoelina, at the 45th SADC...

SADC 45th Summit: Focus on industrialisation, agricultural transformation and inclusive energy transition
Good morning from Antananarivo! Today marks a key moment for Southern Africa as SADC Chairman, President Mnangagwa, joins fellow leaders for the regional bloc’s 45th Summit of Heads of State and Government at the Ivato Conference Centre in...

President Cyril Ramaphosa To Participate In The 45Th Ordinary Summit Of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads Of State And Government
(MENAFN- APO Group) President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Antananarivo in the Republic of Madagascar to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, which takes place on...

President urges SADC to prioritise value addition, youth and women empowerment
Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to work towards enhancing value addition to the region’s critical raw minerals before exporting them beyond the SADC...

Sadc summit to focus on industrialisation, agric
Wallace Ruzvidzo in ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar THE 45th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, which opens today, will focus on the region’s industrialisation, agricultural transformation and inclusive energy transition, the bloc’s...

President Mnangagwa, may handing over the SADC Chairmanship teach you the beauty of a smooth transfer of power
Every moment we encounter in life presents us with an opportunity to learn and grow. Today, 17 August 2025, President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe hands over the one-year Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairmanship to Madagascar's...

Madagascar join Tanzania in Chan quarter-finals
Madagascar joined Tanzania in the quarter-finals of the African Nations championships (Chan) on Saturday as both advanced from Group B. Co-hosts Tanzania finished top of the group despite a goalless draw against the Central African Republic. The...
SADC Chairperson moves from President Munangagwa of Zimbabwe to President Andry Nirina Rajoelina of Madagascar
The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is underway at the IVATO Conference Centre in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation,...
Zimbabwe hands over SADC Chairpersonship to Madagascar at 45th Summit
Zimbabwe has handed over the rotational SADC chairpersonship to Madagascar during the 45th SADC summit underway in Antananarivo. SADC member states such as Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Mauritius all held general elections in 2024, during the...

CHAN: Ogam strike sinks Zambia as Harambee Stars set up Madagascar quarterfinal clash
Ryan Wesley Ogam celebrates his goal agaisnt Zambia in a CHAN Group A match at Kasarani Stadium. Star striker Ryan Wesley Ogam was once again the hero, scoring for the second game running as Harambee Stars edged Zambia’s Chipolopolo 1-0 at the Moi...

Harambee Stars to Face Madagascar in CHAN Quarterfinals After Historic Win
The Harambee Stars secured a quarter-final tie in their home country after a narrow victory against Zambia in their final Group A game at the African Nations Championships. Ryan Ogam scored the only goal of the game with 15 minutes to go to ensure...