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

"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

Southern 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.

Women played a pivotal role during the armed liberation struggle and dedicated their lives to the goal of political inde...
28/02/2025

Women played a pivotal role during the armed liberation struggle and dedicated their lives to the goal of political independence. The picture shows SWAPO President Sam Nujoma greeting senior women combatants, Ottilie Todenge and Laimi Uunona.

Through the leadership of Sam Nujoma and Andimba Toiva ya Toivo the South West Africa Peoples Organization (SWAPO) was e...
28/02/2025

Through the leadership of Sam Nujoma and Andimba Toiva ya Toivo the South West Africa Peoples Organization (SWAPO) was established in 1960 to demand national political independence.

In June 1966, Peter Nanyemba, commander of the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), the military wing of SWAPO announced the commencement of the war of independence saying “we have no alternative but to rise in arms and bring about our own liberation. We are our own liberators.”

The liberation war started on 26 Augut 1966 at Omugulugombashe in the northern region of Omusati and ended with National Independence on 21 March 1990.

Founding President Samuel Shafiishuna Nujoma welcomes Andimba Toivo ya Toivo to independent Namibia after his release fr...
28/02/2025

Founding President Samuel Shafiishuna Nujoma welcomes Andimba Toivo ya Toivo to independent Namibia after his release from prison in South Africa, on Robben Island. Toivo ya Toivo (late) was a fierce, uncompromising advocate for independence.

The two leaders were founding members of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo).

“African states must cooperate and coordinate all efforts into consolidating independence and strengthening unity so tha...
27/02/2025

“African states must cooperate and coordinate all efforts into consolidating independence and strengthening unity so that Africa`s vast resources will be used by the Africans to secure progress and economic self-determination for the continent.” Sam Nujoma, Founding President of Namibia

“The is the day for which tens of thousands of Namibian patriots laid down their lives, shed their precious blood, suffe...
27/02/2025

“The is the day for which tens of thousands of Namibian patriots laid down their lives, shed their precious blood, suffered imprisonment and difficult life in exile. Today, our hearts are filled with great joy and jubilation because our deepest and longest yearning has been realized.”

H.E. Samuel Shafiishuna Nujoma, Founding President of Namibia in his inaugural speech on Independence Day, 21 March 1990

Samuel Shafiishuna Nujoma was a founder member and the first president of SWAPO. He left the country in 1960 at age 30 t...
27/02/2025

Samuel Shafiishuna Nujoma was a founder member and the first president of SWAPO. He left the country in 1960 at age 30 travelling by road, train and plane to Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania and elsewhere, not knowing that it would be another 30 years before his formal return on 14 September 1989, before independence in March 1990.

He played the leading role as head of the national liberation movement in campaigning for Namibia's independence from apartheid South African rule. “The securing of Namibia’s independence was not without cost. We had dearly paid for it in sweat, tears, blood and lives.” Founding President Sam Nujoma.

Mr Munetsi Madakufamba, Executive Director of SARDC, delivered a keynote address on "The Role of Inclusive Stakeholder E...
24/02/2025

Mr Munetsi Madakufamba, Executive Director of SARDC, delivered a keynote address on "The Role of Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement in Advancing Zimbabwe's Development Agenda" at the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on NSA Participation in SADC Processes, hosted by SAYoF, Southern Africa Trust, and ZIMCODD at Crown Plaza on 19 Feb 2025

SOUTHERN AFRICAN LIBERATION HISTORYRegional Dimensions and Linkages of National Liberation Movements in the SADC Region ...
03/02/2025

SOUTHERN AFRICAN LIBERATION HISTORY

Regional Dimensions and Linkages of National Liberation Movements in the SADC Region
Module 1 Youth in the Liberation Struggle and beyond

UNESCO SADC SARDC

Women played a pivotal role during the armed liberation struggle and dedicated their lives to the goal of political inde...
03/02/2025

Women played a pivotal role during the armed liberation struggle and dedicated their lives to the goal of political independence. The picture shows Josina Muthemba Machel, a Frelimo leader who died at the age of 25 on 7 April 1971.

The mobilizing salute of President Samora continued to ring out across the region, even after Independence from Portugal...
03/02/2025

The mobilizing salute of President Samora continued to ring out across the region, even after Independence from Portugal was achieved, inspiring others to continue until victory, while providing refuge and support ... “A Luta Continua! The struggle continues…”

Samora Machel (left) became the first President of Mozambique on 25 June 1975, after the founding President of Frelimo, ...
03/02/2025

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 Portuguese authorities in 1969 on 3 February, now Heroes Day in Mozambique

February 3 is Heroes Day in Mozambique commemorated in honour of Eduardo Mondlane, the founding leader of the Mozambique...
03/02/2025

February 3 is Heroes Day in Mozambique commemorated in honour of Eduardo Mondlane, the founding leader of the Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo).

The day was set to honour his life as well as the men and women who fought for the country’s independence, for which many gave their lives, and those who have contributed to the development of post-independence Mozambique.

Mr Munetsi Madakufamba, Executive Director of SARDC, meets with Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, H.E Shinichi Yamanaka o...
24/01/2025

Mr Munetsi Madakufamba, Executive Director of SARDC, meets with Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, H.E Shinichi Yamanaka on 22 January

Discussions focused on introducing SARDC, exploring Japan's key focus areas in Zimbabwe and the SADC region, and exploring potential collaboration opportunities

“Unity will not make us rich, but it can make it difficult for Africa and the African people to be disregarded and humil...
09/12/2024

“Unity will not make us rich, but it can make it difficult for Africa and the African people to be disregarded and humiliated. And it will therefore, increase the effectiveness of the decisions we make and try and implement for our development.
My generation led Africa to political freedom. The current generation of leaders and peoples of Africa must pick up the flickering torch of African freedom refuel it with their enthusiasm and determination and carry it forward.” Speech given by Mwalimu Nyerere in Accra Ghana, 6 March 1997.

Tanganyika’s independence December 1961 was an inspiration to other African countries, and Mwalimu Nyerere supported thi...
09/12/2024

Tanganyika’s independence December 1961 was an inspiration to other African countries, and Mwalimu Nyerere supported this goal for Zambia (1964), Malawi (1964), Botswana (1966), Lesotho (1966), Mauritius (1968), Swaziland (1968) and Seychelles (1976).

Tanzania provided political, material and moral support until independence and majority rule were achieved in 1975 (Mozambique, Angola), 1980 (Zimbabwe), 1990 (Namibia) and finally, 1994 (South Africa).

Julius Nyerere led his country to independence on 9 December 1961, and became the first Prime Minister. A year later the...
09/12/2024

Julius Nyerere led his country to independence on 9 December 1961, and became the first Prime Minister. A year later the country, then called Tanganyika, became a republic with Nyerere as President. The United Republic of Tanzania was formed in 1964 after uniting Tanganyika with Zanzibar.

“By proclaiming our independence, we became free and equal, we became masters of our own destiny, we finally became prou...
11/11/2024

“By proclaiming our independence, we became free and equal, we became masters of our own destiny, we finally became proudly Angolan.” President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço on the 46th independence anniversary.

Dr Agostinho Neto, the Founding father of Angola, led his country to independence as the President of MPLA and became th...
11/11/2024

Dr Agostinho Neto, the Founding father of Angola, led his country to independence as the President of MPLA and became the founding president of the country in 1975.
Speaking during the liberation war in 1968 over Radio Tanzania Neto said, “Our struggle is not an isolated struggle in the world. It is part of a global struggle by humanity to bring an end to the exploitation of man by man, and it is within this framework that we must view our struggle outside the narrow limits of racial prejudice.”

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