SADC To Promote Innovation As Key To Unlocking Sustainable Economic Growth Of Southern Africa

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As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) begins its life under the Chairmanship of President Emerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, the promotion of innovation to unlock opportunities for sustainable economic growth and development will be a watchword in the region.

This would involve consolidating national peace, food and nutritional security, gender development, disaster risk management, and implementing the strategy and roadmap for industrialisation, all of which were central to the former chairman, Mozambican President Joe Manuel Mrosso’s agenda.

SADC is made up of 17 member states and has a long history of alignment dating back to 1980 when it was founded as the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC).

In 1992, it was renamed the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with a renewed commitment to promoting sustainable development, peace, and security in Southern Africa.

Speaking at the 2024 SADC anniversary in Abuja over the weekend, Ambassador Bamoquina Jose Zau, Chair of the SADC Group in Nigeria, stated that “SADC has made significant progress in promoting economic growth, social justice, and human development,” and announced that the anniversary celebration marked the transfer of chairmanship from President Joe Manuel Mrosso of Mozambique to President Emerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe.

He stated, “We thank President Mrosso for his leadership and commitment to SADC during his tenure, and we welcome President Mnangagwa as he takes the reins to steer our organisation forward.”

“President Mrosso’s chairmanship theme was “Promoting Industrialisation and Sustainable Economic Growth,” and he made significant progress in promoting human and financial capital development, both of which are critical drivers of long-term industrialisation.”

“His commitment to consolidating national peace, food and nutritional security, gender development, disaster risk management, and implementing the industrialisation strategy and roadmap will have a long-term impact in our region.”

“As we look to the future, President Mnangagwa’s chairmanship will focus on promoting innovation to create opportunities for long-term economic growth and development.

“This is an important area of focus because innovation has the potential to drive economic transformation, create jobs, and raise living standards.”

“We are also pleased with the progress we have made in promoting peace and security in our region. The recent summit in Arusha, Tanzania, praised the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda’s peace process and mediation efforts and urged both countries to end all hostilities.

“We will continue to work to achieve long-term peace and security in the region, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province.

“As we celebrate this anniversary, we are reminded of the value of our collaboration with other regions and countries.

“We appreciate the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s support and cooperation, and we hope to strengthen our ties with other countries, including Russia.”

He added, “We are proud of our accomplishments, but we recognise that there is still much work to be done. We must continue to collaborate to address the issues confronting our region, such as poverty, inequality, and climate change.”

“We are dedicated to building a better future for the people of Southern Africa. We will keep working tirelessly to promote sustainable development, peace, and security in our region.”

Meanwhile, Jubrin Ndace, Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), stated that the media plays an important role in shaping African narratives, emphasising that Africans cannot expect the world to respect them unless they tell their own story.

He stated, “We must be intentional in creating a positive narrative about Africa and Africans. The Voice of Nigeria is a public platform dedicated to consistently telling a positive story about Nigeria, Nigerians, Africa, and Africans.

“We broadcast in eight languages, including four indigenous languages and four international languages, to reach a larger audience.”

“As Director General, I am committed to deepening our engagement with the international community.”

“I am currently looking into opportunities to broadcast in Mandarin as a result of our collaboration with the Chinese government.” This collaboration will allow us to reach a large audience in China and promote cultural exchange between our countries.”

“However, I believe our efforts should extend beyond broadcasting. We need to promote travel within Africa.

“We must promote cultural exchange programs, educational initiatives, and economic partnerships that encourage cooperation and understanding. We must create opportunities for Africans to see the beauty and diversity of our continent firsthand.”

“To achieve this, I propose that SADC countries form a partnership with the Voice of Nigeria.

“We can collaborate to spread positive stories about our continent, encourage travel, and foster cultural exchange. We can provide platforms for journalists from SADC countries to share their stories, and vice versa.

“By working together, we can create a unified narrative that highlights Africa’s best qualities. Let us define ourselves based on our strengths, resilience, and beauty.

“Let us celebrate our diversity, cultures, and achievements. Let us take control of our narrative and earn the world’s respect. We are defined not by our challenges, but by our ability to overcome them.

“I offer the Voice of Nigeria platform to all SADC countries that want to collaborate with us to consistently tell positive stories about Africa.”

“Let us work together to promote a positive narrative about our continent. Let us celebrate our shared future and work towards a brighter tomorrow for all Africans,” he elaborated.

SADC To Promote Innovation As Key To Unlocking Sustainable Economic Growth Of Southern Africa

As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) begins life under the Chairmanship of President Emerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, the promotion of innovation to unlock opportunities for sustainable economic growth and development would be a watchword in the region

This would be a consolidation of allonal peace, food and nutritional security, gender development, disaster risk management, and implementing the strategy and roadmap for industrialization; chhwaswere the crux of the erstwhile chairman, President Joe Manuel Mrosso of Mozambique.

SADC consists of 17 members states that has a rich history of allignment dating back to 1980 when it was formed as the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC).

It was in 1992, it evolved into the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with a renewed commitment to promoting sustainable development, peace, and security in Southern Africa region.

Speaking at the 2024 SADC anniversary in Abuja at the weekend, the outgone Chair of SADC Group in Nigeria, Angola’s Ambassador Bamoquina Jose Zau who handed over to the Ambassador of Zimbabwe, Maxwel Ranga,
while noting that: “SADC has made significant progress in promoting economic growth, social justice, and human development, announced that the anniversary celebration marked the transfer of chairmanship from President Joe Manuel Mrosso of Mozambique to President Emerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe.

He said: “We thank President Mrosso for his leadership and commitment to SADC during his tenure, and we welcome President Mnangagwa as he takes the reins to steer our organisation forward.”

“The theme of President Mrosso’s chairmanship was “Promoting Industrialization and Sustainable Economic Growth,” and he made significant strides in promoting human and financial capital development, which are critical drivers of sustainable industrialization.”

“His commitment to consolidating national peace, food and nutritional security, gender development, disaster risk management, and implementing the strategy and roadmap for industrialization will have a lasting impact on our region.”

“As we look to the future, President Mnangagwa’s chairmanship will focus on promoting innovation to unlock opportunities for sustainable economic growth and development.”

“This is a critical area of focus, as innovation has the potential to drive economic transformation, create jobs, and improve living standards.”

“We are also proud of the progress we have made in promoting peace and security in our region. The recent summit in Arusha, Tanzania, commended the peace process and mediation efforts between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and called on the two countries to cease all hostilities.

“We will continue to work towards achieving lasting peace and security in the region, particularly in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the province of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique.”

“As we celebrate this anniversary, we are reminded of the importance of our partnership with other regions and countries.

“We appreciate the support and cooperation we have received from the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and we look forward to strengthening our ties with other countries, including Russia.”

He added that: “We are proud of our achievements, but we recognize that there is still much work to be done. We must continue to work together to address the challenges facing our region, including poverty, inequality, and climate change.”

“We are committed to creating a better future for the people of Southern Africa. We will continue to work tirelessly to promote sustainable development, peace, and security in our region.”

Meanwhile, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria(VON) Jubrin Ndace, said the media plays a vital role in shaping Africa narratives, noting that Africans cannot expect the world to respect them if they don’t tell their own story.

He said: “We need to be intentional about creating a positive narrative about Africa and Africans. The Voice of Nigeria is a public platform established to consistently create a positive narrative about Nigeria and Nigerians, Africa and Africans.

“We broadcast in eight languages, including four indigenous languages and four international languages, to reach a broader audience.”

“As Director General, I’m committed to deepening our engagement with the international community.”

“I’m currently exploring opportunities to broadcast in Mandarin, courtesy of our partnership with the Chinese government. This collaboration will enable us to reach a vast audience in China and promote cultural exchange between our nations.”

“However, I believe that our efforts should go beyond broadcasting. We need to encourage travel within the African continent.

“We need to promote cultural exchange programs, educational initiatives, and economic partnerships that foster cooperation and understanding. We need to create opportunities for Africans to experience the beauty and diversity of our continent firsthand.”

“To achieve this, I propose that we establish a partnership between SADC countries and the Voice of Nigeria.

“We can work together to promote positive narratives about our continent, encourage travel, and foster cultural exchange. We can offer our platforms to journalists from SADC countries to share their stories, and vice versa.

“By working together, we can create a unified narrative that showcases the best of Africa. Let’s define ourselves by our strengths, our resilience, and our beauty.

“Let’s celebrate our diversity, our cultures, and our achievements. Let’s take control of our narrative and let the world respect us. We are not defined by our challenges; we are defined by our ability to overcome them.”

“I offer the Voice of Nigeria platform to all SADC countries willing to work with us to consistently tell positive stories about Africa.”

“Let’s unite in our efforts to promote a positive narrative about our continent. Let’s celebrate our common future and work towards a brighter tomorrow for all Africans.” He added.

SADC To Promote Innovation As Key To Unlocking Sustainable Economic Growth Of Southern Africa

As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) begins life under the Chairmanship of President Emerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, the promotion of innovation to unlock opportunities for sustainable economic growth and development would be a watchword in the region

This would be a consolidation of allonal peace, food and nutritional security, gender development, disaster risk management, and implementing the strategy and roadmap for industrialization; chhwaswere the crux of the erstwhile chairman, President Joe Manuel Mrosso of Mozambique.

SADC consists of 17 members states that has a rich history of allignment dating back to 1980 when it was formed as the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC).

It was in 1992, it evolved into the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with a renewed commitment to promoting sustainable development, peace, and security in Southern Africa region.

Speaking at the 2024 SADC anniversary in Abuja at the weekend, the outgone Chair of SADC Group in Nigeria, Angola’s Ambassador Bamoquina Jose Zau who handed over to the Ambassador of Zimbabwe, Maxwel Ranga,
while noting that: “SADC has made significant progress in promoting economic growth, social justice, and human development, announced that the anniversary celebration marked the transfer of chairmanship from President Joe Manuel Mrosso of Mozambique to President Emerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe.

He said: “We thank President Mrosso for his leadership and commitment to SADC during his tenure, and we welcome President Mnangagwa as he takes the reins to steer our organisation forward.”

“The theme of President Mrosso’s chairmanship was “Promoting Industrialization and Sustainable Economic Growth,” and he made significant strides in promoting human and financial capital development, which are critical drivers of sustainable industrialization.”

“His commitment to consolidating national peace, food and nutritional security, gender development, disaster risk management, and implementing the strategy and roadmap for industrialization will have a lasting impact on our region.”

“As we look to the future, President Mnangagwa’s chairmanship will focus on promoting innovation to unlock opportunities for sustainable economic growth and development.”

“This is a critical area of focus, as innovation has the potential to drive economic transformation, create jobs, and improve living standards.”

“We are also proud of the progress we have made in promoting peace and security in our region. The recent summit in Arusha, Tanzania, commended the peace process and mediation efforts between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and called on the two countries to cease all hostilities.

“We will continue to work towards achieving lasting peace and security in the region, particularly in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the province of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique.”

“As we celebrate this anniversary, we are reminded of the importance of our partnership with other regions and countries.

“We appreciate the support and cooperation we have received from the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and we look forward to strengthening our ties with other countries, including Russia.”

He added that: “We are proud of our achievements, but we recognize that there is still much work to be done. We must continue to work together to address the challenges facing our region, including poverty, inequality, and climate change.”

“We are committed to creating a better future for the people of Southern Africa. We will continue to work tirelessly to promote sustainable development, peace, and security in our region.”

Meanwhile, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria(VON) Jubrin Ndace, said the media plays a vital role in shaping Africa narratives, noting that Africans cannot expect the world to respect them if they don’t tell their own story.

He said: “We need to be intentional about creating a positive narrative about Africa and Africans. The Voice of Nigeria is a public platform established to consistently create a positive narrative about Nigeria and Nigerians, Africa and Africans.

“We broadcast in eight languages, including four indigenous languages and four international languages, to reach a broader audience.”

“As Director General, I’m committed to deepening our engagement with the international community.”

“I’m currently exploring opportunities to broadcast in Mandarin, courtesy of our partnership with the Chinese government. This collaboration will enable us to reach a vast audience in China and promote cultural exchange between our nations.”

“However, I believe that our efforts should go beyond broadcasting. We need to encourage travel within the African continent.

“We need to promote cultural exchange programs, educational initiatives, and economic partnerships that foster cooperation and understanding. We need to create opportunities for Africans to experience the beauty and diversity of our continent firsthand.”

“To achieve this, I propose that we establish a partnership between SADC countries and the Voice of Nigeria.

“We can work together to promote positive narratives about our continent, encourage travel, and foster cultural exchange. We can offer our platforms to journalists from SADC countries to share their stories, and vice versa.

“By working together, we can create a unified narrative that showcases the best of Africa. Let’s define ourselves by our strengths, our resilience, and our beauty.

“Let’s celebrate our diversity, our cultures, and our achievements. Let’s take control of our narrative and let the world respect us. We are not defined by our challenges; we are defined by our ability to overcome them.”

“I offer the Voice of Nigeria platform to all SADC countries willing to work with us to consistently tell positive stories about Africa.”

“Let’s unite in our efforts to promote a positive narrative about our continent. Let’s celebrate our common future and work towards a brighter tomorrow for all Africans.” He added.