Zambia’s maize production down 16 percent

Lusaka - Maize production in Zambia dropped 16 percent to two million tonnes in the 2018/19 farming season compared to a year earlier, spurred by various climatic factors as the Southern African state maintains a ban on exports of all maize related items to ensure food security. ...Read More

SADC ruling parties endorse ANC in SA polls

SOUTH Africa's ruling party has received solidarity from fellow governing parties in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional bloc ahead of Wednesday’s elections. ...Read More

South Africa gears up for polls ….as SADC launches observer mission

Colleta Dewa Johannesburg - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) launched its electoral observer mission for South Africa’s May 8 elections in Pretoria on Monday, ahead of the poll which analysts expect the African National Congress to win but with a serious challenge from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). ...Read More

The Southern Times celebrates 15th anniversary this year

Southern Times Writer The Southern Times newspaper, a regional SADC weekly newspaper formed in September 2004, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year in what would be a milestone towards the promotion of regional integration. ...Read More

SADC must brace for slow economic growth

Southern Times Writer Windhoek. — Southern African Development Community (SADC) citizens have to brace themselves for tougher economic conditions as various SADC countries’ economies are only projected to grow minimally for the next two years. ...Read More