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𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 #SADC has commenced the Pre-Deployment Election Observation Training for Short-Term Observers (STOs) in Lusaka, Zambia, from 1-4 August 2026, as part of preparations for the SADC Election Observation Mission (SEOM) to the Republic of Zambia’s General Elections to be held on 13 August 2026. The training has brought together more than 100 short-term observers drawn from SADC Member States, who are joined by members of the SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC), namely Dr Leonard Sesa, Deputy Chair of SEAC from Botswana, and Ambassador Joseph Nourrice from Seychelles, as well as staff from the SADC Secretariat. Together, they will be deployed across Zambia to observe the electoral process. The programme equips observers with the knowledge, skills and methodologies required to conduct impartial, professional and credible election observation in line with regional standards. Throughout the four-day programme, participants are receiving training on Zambia’s electoral, political and legal context, election observation methodology, electoral systems, election day observation, reporting requirements, the use of digital observation tools, as well as deployment procedures. The observers will undertake their mission in accordance with the Revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections and the Revised Structure of SADC Election Observation Missions (SEOMs), which promote democratic governance, transparency, credibility, inclusiveness and the conduct of peaceful elections across the SADC region. The deployment of the SEOM reaffirms SADC’s continued commitment to supporting Member States in strengthening democratic processes and fostering peace, stability and good governance through credible election observation. For more information on #SADC, follow us on these platforms: 🌐 Website: sadc.int 📺 YouTube: @SADCnews 📘 Facebook: @SADC 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 💼 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📸 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC)

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖- #𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 The Executive Secretary of SADC, H.E. Elias Magosi, met with Dr. Fabian Ndenzako, WHO Representative to Botswana and SADC, in Gaborone on 17 June 2026 to reaffirm and strengthen the longstanding partnership between SADC and the World Health Organization (WHO). The meeting underscored the importance of the 2002 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which has guided joint efforts to strengthen health systems, improve health security, and enhance regional health sovereignty across SADC Member States. H.E. Magosi commended WHO for its continued support to the region and highlighted the need to finalise the renewed partnership framework, strengthen disease surveillance and emergency preparedness, improve access to essential health products, and expand local manufacturing capacity across the health products value chain. Dr. Ndenzako reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to supporting regional initiatives, including local manufacturing, pooled procurement of health commodities, and stronger collaboration with Africa CDC. He also introduced Dr. Miriam Nanyunja, WHO’s newly appointed Senior Health Adviser to SADC, who will serve as the strategic and technical focal point between the two organisations. Both parties also reviewed progress towards renewing the WHO-AFRO–SADC MoU to align with current regional health priorities and strengthen coordination, joint planning, and technical support to Member States. Read full story on the SADC Website at: sadc.int/latest-news/strengt… For more information on #SADC follow us on these platforms: 🌐 Website: sadc.int 📺 YouTube: @SADCnews 📘 Facebook: @SADC 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @SADC_News 💼 LinkedIn: Southern African Development Community (SADC) 📸 Instagram: @SADC_secretariat 💬 WhatsApp Channel: Southern African Development Community (SADC) @EliasMagosi @sardcnet @AngeleMakombo @DIRCO_ZA @FNdenzako