Sadc Ministerial meeting on Transport, ICT, Information and Meteorology underway in Harare

Freeman Razemba

Senior Reporter

The SADC Ministerial meeting on Transport, ICT, Information and Meteorology, which seeks to review progress on the implementation of programmes that support of regional integration, is currently underway in Harare.

SADC Deputy Executive Secretary Ms Angele Makombo N’tumba pose for a group Photo with SADC Senior Officials Responsible for Transport, ICT, Information, Meteorology and all delegates attending the meeting

The meeting will run from February 24 to 28..

In a statement, the SADC Secretariat said, “The agenda of the meeting will focus on reviewing policy and regulatory frameworks and implementation status of programmes within these respective sectors.”

The ministers will also review the implementation of decisions and progress achieved since the last sectorial meeting in June 2023, as well as the implementation of the decisions from the SADC Summit of Heads of State and the SADC Council of Ministers.

SADC Deputy Executive Secretary Ms Angele Makombo N’tumba follow proceedings at the Meeting of SADC Senior Officials Responsible for Transport,ICT, Information and Meteorology underway in Harare – Pictures by Kudakwashe Hunda

“Additionally, the meeting will receive progress reports on programmes and activities aligned with the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP 2020- 2030) and the Short-Term Action Plan (STAP) II of the SADC Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan (RIDMP 2012-2027),” reads the statement.

“In line with the SADC Protocol on Transport, Communication, and Meteorology, the ministers will deliberate on strategic policy documents to create an integrated network of Transport, ICT, Information, and Meteorological Services, aimed at fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for SADC citizens.

“Honourable Felix Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development for the Republic of Zimbabwe will preside over the meeting as the Chairperson of the SADC Cluster on Infrastructure.

“During the Infrastructure Roundtable, the ministers will review infrastructure and broadband connectivity to boost socio-economic growth, support disaster management, and improve access to public and private sector services.

“The Honourable Ministers from the Republic of Zimbabwe will co-chair the various meeting sessions as programmed.

“Ms Angèle Makombo N’tumba, the SADC Deputy Executive Secretary responsible for Regional Integration, will attend the meeting on behalf of the SADC Executive Secretary, Mr Elias Magosi,” reads the statement.