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BRICS bank to unlock Africa

SANF 17 no 38 – by Nyarai Kampilipili in Pretoria, South Africa The launch of a regional development bank by the BRICS countries to service the African continent is a positive development that is expected to unlock the continent

SADC economic outlook generally bright despite challenges

SANF 17 no 40 – by Nyarai Kampilipili in Pretoria, South Africa The economic situation in southern Africa is generally stable with most countries experiencing improved growth. SADC Executive Secretary, Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax told the 37th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Pretoria, South Africa which opened on 19 August that the overall

SADC gender ministers push forward the gender agenda

SANF 17 no 25 – by Nyarai Kampilipili in Ezulwini, Swaziland Southern Africa has made significant progress towards promoting gender equality and equity in the region. However, there is need to maintain the momentum and even push forward the regional gender agenda to ensure that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) fully realizes equality and empowerment of both women and men.