Mnangagwa Hands Over Power12 August 2025 Mnangagwa Hands Over Power By A Correspondent – Zimbabwe has handed over the Chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers to Madagascar, marking the end of its term at the helm of the regional policy-making body The Council is meeting from 12–14 August 2025 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, to deliberate on programmes and policies aimed at deepening regional integration, strengthening peace and security, and driving economic growth The gathering sets the stage for the 45th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government on 17 August, where final decisions will be endorsed This year’s summit theme is:“Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC.” Zimbabwe’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Amon Murwira, formally passed the chairmanship to Madagascar’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Rafaravavitafika Rasata, during a ceremony on Tuesday Over the three-day session, ministers are reviewing progress on the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (2020–2030), assessing institutional reports, and taking key decisions on industrialisation, infrastructure, food security, energy, and peace in the region Murwira urged member states to accelerate the ratification and implementation of SADC protocols and agreements, warning that delays undermine the bloc’s shared vision “A key impediment to advancing our regional integration agenda is our slow uptake of SADC Protocols and Agreements This delay is not just a procedural concern; it strikes at the very heart of our shared vision for a united, prosperous, and resilient region,” he said Murwira commended Rasata’s appointment, pledged Zimbabwe’s full support, and encouraged other member states to rally behind Madagascar’s leadership In her acceptance remarks, Rasata thanked SADC members for their trust and pledged to prioritise the inclusion of island states in the regional agenda “SADC is an essential pillar of regional cooperation and solidarity, on which we can rely to jointly address our challenges and seize the opportunities before us,” she said.“By uniting the maritime, economic, environmental, and cultural potential of the islands with the resources, agricultural strength, and industrial capacity of our continental states, we can build the self-reliant and competitive SADC we aspire to.” The Council’s resolutions will feed into the 45th SADC Summit, where regional leaders are expected to map out strategies for a stronger, more united, and prosperous Southern Africa Like this:LikeLoading All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com Source: ZimEye Source: Zimeye
