Southern African Research and Documentation Centre

25/07/2025

The COP 15 Wetlands Conference has roared into life in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe with delegates expressing the important role wetlands play in sustaining ecological health, biodiversity, and climate resilience. COP 15 is being held under the theme, “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”, and the conference will spotlight the value of wetlands and create new avenues for collaborative conservation to protect and restore the wetland ecosystems. Data from the Ramsar Convention Secretariat shows that wetlands cover just 6% of the Earth’s surface, yet 37% have been lost since 1971, while freshwater species populations have declined by 84% since 1970.

16/07/2025

Chinese investment has significantly contributed to the growth of the Zimbabwean economy, with vast potential for the two countries to further strengthen their economic cooperation, a Zimbabwean policy expert said Tuesday.

https://www.sardc.net/en/southern-african-news-features/chinese-investment-significantly-drives-zimbabwes-economic-growth/

SANF 25 no 19 Chinese investment has significantly contributed to the growth of the Zimbabwean economy, with vast potential for the two countries to further strengthen their economic cooperation, a…

15/07/2025

The Southern African Research and Documentation Centre & China Africa Economic and Culture Exchange Research Centre are today hosting the 2nd edition of the China-Zimbabwe Business roundtable aimed at enhancing collaboration for mutual benefit

14/07/2025

The Southern African Research and Documentation Centre on Monday paid a courtesy call on Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Zim Deputy Minister, Davis Marapira to discuss areas of collaboration to grow the aquaculture and fisheries sector in Zimbabwe.

07/07/2025

What can we say about a 50-year-old country?

https://www.sardc.net/en/southern-african-news-features/reflections-on-mozambique-50/

SANF 25 no 18 by Phyllis Johnson What can we say about a 50-year-old country? First of all, its ancient, there is evidence of global trading from its ports more than a thousand years ago, but 50 ye…

30/06/2025

“I ask you to make today, the 30th June 1960 an illustrious day that will be etched on your hearts. A date, whose significance you will pass on with pride to your children, who in their turn will pass on to their sons, and grandsons the glorious story of the struggle of our liberty.” Patrice Lumumba, Independence Day, 30 June 1960

30/06/2025

The path to independence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, then known as the Belgian Congo was long and arduous, as it required sacrifice and determination by the people of DRC. This year marks the 65th anniversary of DRC`s independence.

30/06/2025

🔥The Flame of National Unity travelled throughout Mozambique, passing from hand to hand, across all the provinces, until it reached the Machava Stadium in Maputo on Independence Day, 25 June.

🇲🇿Read more about Mozambique's Independence on our website: https://wp.me/p4h5b0-2RM

SANF 25 no 17 by Phyllis Johnson The Flame of National Unity travelled throughout Mozambique, passing from hand to hand, across all the provinces, until it reached the Machava Stadium in Maputo on …

26/06/2025

Samora Machel (left) became the first President of Mozambique on 25 June 1975, after the founding President of Frelimo, Eduardo Mondlane had given his life in Dar es Salaam when he opened a parcel bomb sent by the colonial authorities in 1969 on 3 February, now Heroes Day in Mozambique.

26/06/2025

25 June 2025 marks the 50th National Independence anniversary of Mozambique from Portuguese colonial rule.
This year`s celebrations took place at Machava Stadium in Maputo, a historic site where Mozambique’s founding President, Samora Machel, declared independence in 1975. The event was held under the theme “50 Years of Independence: Consolidating National Unity, Peace and Sustainable Development.”

17/06/2025

Desertification, along with climate change and the loss of biodiversity, were identified as the greatest challenges to sustainable development during the Rio Earth Summit in 1992.

Today the 17th of June is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This day is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification

16/06/2025

The 16 June student uprising epitomizes the role played by the young people in the struggle to unshackle southern Africa from colonial rule and apartheid. The youth were at the forefront in the struggle for independence in all countries in southern Africa.

On 16 June 1976, more than 20 000 Soweto school children staged a peaceful protest against the imposition of Afrikaans as the language of instruction for black pupils and against the discrimination they suffered under the inferior “Bantu education” curriculum.

The courage of the Soweto students in June 1976 is today commemorated by a national holiday in South Africa, Youth Day, which honours all the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid and Bantu education.