Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe – The 44th SADC Summit has officially begun with the convening of the Standing Committee of Senior Officials at the New Parliament Building. The meeting marks the transfer of leadership from Ambassador Nazaré José Salvador to Ambassador Albert Chimbindi

In his remarks, outgoing Chairperson Ambassador Salvador highlighted SADC’s achievements in regional integration, peace and security, climate change mitigation, and unity in addressing challenges such as the El Nino-induced drought

The Standing Committee meeting sets the stage for the upcoming summit and provides guidance to the Council of Ministers. The summit is expected to bring together leaders from Southern African countries to discuss regional development, economic growth, and cooperation.

The meeting is a crucial step in shaping the agenda for the summit and ensuring a smooth transition of leadership. With Ambassador Chimbindi at the helm, SADC is poised to continue its efforts towards regional integration and addressing the pressing challenges facing the continent.