Anti-corruption agencies from across Southern Africa have converged in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Corruption Expo and Games. The event reaffirms the region’s commitment to bolstering cooperation in the fight against corruption, a challenge increasingly transcending national borders.
Key Players Involved
- Hon. Col. (Rtd) Dr K.C.D. Mohadi: Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, who officially opened the event.
- Approximately 800 Delegates: Representatives from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- SADC Anti-Corruption Institutions: Agencies focused on preventing, investigating, and combating corruption across the region.
Event Timeline
- September 24, 2026: The SADC Anti-Corruption Expo and Games officially commenced in Victoria Falls.
- Throughout the event: Delegates are engaging in formal dialogue and informal interactions to build professional networks and exchange best practices.
- Year 2000: Victoria Falls previously hosted a meeting of regional Ministers of Justice and Attorneys-General, which laid the groundwork for the SADC Protocol Against Corruption.
