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South Africa Assumes SADC Chairmanship from Zimbabwe, Pushes for Regional Industrialization

South Africa Assumes SADC Chairmanship from Zimbabwe, Pushes for Regional Industrialization

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South Africa Assumes SADC Chairmanship from Zimbabwe, Pushes for Regional IndustrializationSouth Africa formally took over the chairmanship of the SADC Council... 12.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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South Africa Assumes SADC Chairmanship from Zimbabwe, Pushes for Regional IndustrializationSouth Africa formally took over the chairmanship of the SADC Council of Ministers for the 2026–2027 term in Durban, succeeding Zimbabwe.South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola outlined a regional agenda focused on: Industrialization: Moving beyond raw material exports by locally processing critical minerals and boosting intra-regional trade. Infrastructure: Modernizing regional energy, transport, and digital networks. Youth & Migration: Investing in skills development and facilitating lawful movement via the SADC Free Movement Protocol.Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister Prof. Amon Murwira urged member states to deepen self-reliance by transforming SADC into a competitive production hub and using the SADC Regional Development Fund to sustainably finance regional peace operations.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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