Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane has arrived at Robert Gabriel Mugabe (RGM) International Airport in Harare in preparation for the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit. The summit, scheduled for Saturday, will bring together heads of state and government from across the region.
Prime Minister Matekane was warmly received upon his arrival by Kazembe Kazembe, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage. This visit marks an important step as the SADC Summit prepares to convene, highlighting regional cooperation and diplomatic engagement.
In conjunction with the summit, **President Emmerson Mnangagwa** is set to deliver the keynote address at the 7th SADC Summit Public Lecture. The event will take place at the University of Zimbabwe’s Diamond Conference Centre. The theme for this year’s lecture is **“Building Research Capacity and Innovation Ecosystems for a Sustainable Industrialized SADC Economy.”**
The lecture aims to explore how enhancing research capabilities and fostering innovation can drive sustainable industrialization within the SADC region. The focus will be on creating robust ecosystems that support long-term economic growth and development.
This public lecture provides a platform for discussing strategic initiatives and partnerships that can advance the SADC’s collective goals, addressing both current challenges and future opportunities in regional development.
The SADC Summit and the accompanying public lecture represent significant milestones for regional collaboration and policy dialogue, underscoring the commitment of SADC member states to advancing shared objectives and promoting sustainable development.
In other news – Chinese citizen charged with operating drone illegally appears in court
A 55-year-old Chinese national has been brought before the Masvingo Magistrates’ Court on charges related to the illegal operation of a drone. Pengfe is accused of flying a drone without a valid license over a shopping center in Bikita, Masvingo province.
On August 9, 2024, Pengfe was observed operating a drone at Nyika Growth Point, Bikita. According to the prosecution, the drone was flying between 15 to 20 meters above the roof level of nearby buildings. Read More
