Southern African Research and Documentation Centre

Southern African Research and Documentation Centre SARDC is an independent regional knowledge resource centre that specializes in the management of knowledge for development.

"Information access is a key strategic resource for socio-economic development"

Vision
SARDC seeks to enhance the effectiveness of key development processes in southern Africa through the collection, production and dissemination of information, and enabling the capacity to generate and use knowledge. SARDC seeks to strengthen regional integration and community building in partnership with the S

outhern African Development Community (SADC) and others by tracking progress and raising awareness of regional development issues, achievements and challenges through the collection, analysis and dissemination of accessible information with accurate and reliable statistical data. SARDC works with research institutions throughout the region, Africa and the South.

This year marks the 63rd anniversary since the leaders of 32 independent African states met in Addis Ababa to form the O...
25/05/2026

This year marks the 63rd anniversary since the leaders of 32 independent African states met in Addis Ababa to form the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), to drive the Pan-African vision for an Africa that is united, free, and in control of its destiny.

The 63rd anniversary is being commemorated under the theme, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve Agenda 2063.”

🚨 ATTENTION: SARDC Executive DirectorThe Chairman, Professor Peter H. Katjavivi, and the Board of the Southern African R...
07/05/2026

🚨 ATTENTION: SARDC Executive Director

The Chairman, Professor Peter H. Katjavivi, and the Board of the Southern African Research and Documentation Centre (SARDC) announce the appointment of Mr Joseph Ngwawi as the SARDC Executive Director with effect from 1 May 2026. He replaces Mr Munetsi Madakufamba.

Mr Ngwawi is an economist, writer and researcher who has served the organisation in various capacities since 2005. His knowledge of the region, professional experience, strong networks, and longstanding commitment to SARDC, position him well to lead the organisation into its next phase as a regional knowledge resource centre that partners the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and others, within and outside the region.

Mr Ngwawi is a SARDC Board member, well-respected among colleagues, and will continue to be a Board member as Executive Director. The Board welcomes him warmly in this new role and offers their support, with full confidence in his knowledge and abilities to lead the institution.

Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere joins the soils of Tanganyika and Zanzibar at a ceremony to mark their union as the Uni...
27/04/2026

Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere joins the soils of Tanganyika and Zanzibar at a ceremony to mark their union as the United Republic Tanzania on 26 April 1964.

Tanganyika gained independence in 1961 under the leadership of Julius Nyerere, while Zanzibar became independent in 1963...
27/04/2026

Tanganyika gained independence in 1961 under the leadership of Julius Nyerere, while Zanzibar became independent in 1963. However, political developments, including the Zanzibar Revolution of January 1964, accelerated discussions toward unity between the two territorie Ultimately leading to their decision to unite on April 26, 1964.

This agreement, known as the Act of Union, was signed by Julius Nyerere President of Tanganyika and Abeid Amani Karume President of Zanzibar. Together, they gave birth to a new state Tanzania.

April 26 was a special day for the United Republic of Tanzania, commemorating the Unity Day, a moment that marks the his...
27/04/2026

April 26 was a special day for the United Republic of Tanzania, commemorating the Unity Day, a moment that marks the historic coming together of Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964 to form one nation.

This milestone was made possible through the leadership of Julius Kambarage Nyerere, known as Baba wa Taifa. He was the driving force behind the independence of Tanganyika on 9 December 1961 and played a central role in forging unity with Zanzibar on 26 April 1964.

President Samora Moises Machel said that Mozambique was now independent due to the independence of Zimbabwe. “Today, we ...
18/04/2026

President Samora Moises Machel said that Mozambique was now independent due to the independence of Zimbabwe.

“Today, we from Mozambique are here to celebrate independence. We have come to say to the people of Zimbabwe, now we are independent. Mozambique was not independent because Zimbabwe was still under domination.” Samora Machel at Rufaro Stadium on 18 April 1980

The Zambian President, Dr Kenneth David Kaunda, hosted the launch of SADCC in Lusaka on 1 April 1980, and went on to Zim...
18/04/2026

The Zambian President, Dr Kenneth David Kaunda, hosted the launch of SADCC in Lusaka on 1 April 1980, and went on to Zimbabwe’s independence celebration just over two weeks later, in a city then called Salisbury, now Harare.He told the ululating crowd that, “the impossible has happened.”

“As I have said Lancaster is our second front, brought about by the freedom fighters. And so far, what I see that have b...
18/04/2026

“As I have said Lancaster is our second front, brought about by the freedom fighters. And so far, what I see that have been achieved by the liberation forces of Zimbabwe is …they have brought about the birth of a new Zimbabwe. That is one.”

“Two, they have buried the so-called racial supremacy … And this is important, that in the near future, the people of Zimbabwe will be proud to have their new Zimbabwe… and this will never be reversed anymore” General Josiah Magama Tongogara, 1979

This year’s celebrations are particularly special, as it marks the first Independence where all eight of our sacred soap...
18/04/2026

This year’s celebrations are particularly special, as it marks the first Independence where all eight of our sacred soapstone birds are finally home. 🇿🇼

The return of the iconic Chapungu (Zimbabwe Bird) a powerful national symbol of heritage, identity, and pride adds profound meaning to this milestone, reconnecting the nation with its history and cultural legacy.

“For far too long, this vital piece of our national soul and dignity resided in a foreign land, a salient testament to the colonial plunder that sought to strip us of our identity… It is powerful recognition that our heritage belongs here, at the Great Zimbabwe, Dzimba-dzemabwe, where it can inspire future generations and serve as a cornerstone of our national identity” President Mnangagwa at the ceremony where he received the eighth Zimbabwe Bird.16 April 2026

18 April 2026 marks Zimbabwe’s 46th National Independence anniversary, commemorating the country’s liberation from Briti...
18/04/2026

18 April 2026 marks Zimbabwe’s 46th National Independence anniversary, commemorating the country’s liberation from British colonial rule. The independence of Zimbabwe was the result of sacrifice and determination of sons and daughters of the soil.

This year’s celebration will be held in Maphisa, Matabeleland South province, under the theme: “Zim@46 – Unity and Development Towards Vision 2030.” The theme dovetails with the Government’s broader national development agenda, which seeks to transform Zimbabwe into an upper middle-income economy by 2030 through inclusive growth, infrastructure development and social cohesion.

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