Southern African Research and Documentation Centre

18/08/2026

Find the publication for the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government held in Durban, South Africa on 17 August 2026, under the theme, "Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Industrialisation through Infrastructure Development, Agricultural and Critical Minerals Transformation in Pursuit of a Just World” on our website.

https://sardc.net/en/publications/46th-sadc-summit-of-heads-of-state-and-government/

12/08/2026

The Southern African Research and Documentation Centre in collaboration with China Zimbabwe Exchange Centre and the School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University host the Third Harare Forum for Africa: Expert Seminar on the 14 August 2026 at 8.45am.

The theme for the seminar is "Technology Transformation and Global South Modernization: Technology Transfer, Capacity Building, and China-Africa Development Cooperation."

12/08/2026

With 14 presidential contenders cleared to run, and more than 8.8 million registered voters, Zambia goes to the polls on 13 August under new electoral rules. Read more on our website.

SANF 26 June 2026 by Clarkson Mambo Zambia heads to the polls on 13 August in what is shaping up to be one of the most alliance-driven elections in the country’s recent history. With 14 presidentia…

12/08/2026

28/07/2026

07/07/2026

Kiswahili serves as a vital language of communication, cooperation, and integration across East, Central, and Southern Africa. It is an official language of the African Union (AU), SADC, and the East African Community (EAC), reflecting its growing importance in advancing regional unity and collaboration.

From its role in Africa's liberation movements including those championed by Mwalimu Julius Nyerere to its continued use in education, diplomacy, trade, and the media, Kiswahili remains a powerful instrument for promoting peace, regional cohesion, and global cultural understanding.

07/07/2026

Today, we celebrate World Kiswahili Language Day, recognizing Kiswahili as one of Africa's most widely spoken languages and one of the most widely used languages in the world, with over 200 million speakers.

This year's theme, "Kiswahili for Peace, Solidarity and Global Economic Solidarity," highlights the language's vital role in promoting unity, fostering intercultural dialogue, strengthening regional integration, and advancing sustainable development across Africa and beyond.

25/06/2026

“From just three high schools in 1975, Mozambique now has 245. Higher education, in turn, grew from a single university the former University of Lourenço Marques to about 60 institutions spread across all provinces.” Secondary education also saw a significant leap: “From five schools in 1975 to more than 2,500 establishments in 2024.” President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique on Independence Day.

25/06/2026

“We have always attached such great importance to education because it is essential for the development of our struggle since the involvement and support of the population increase, as the understanding of the situation grows. A future independent will be in very great need of educated citizens to lead the way in development”