The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat will convene the Cluster Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Transport, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Information and Meteorology from 22 to 26 June 2026 in Bulawayo, Republic of Zimbabwe.
The meeting will be hosted by the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services.
This high-level engagement will bring together Ministers and senior policymakers from SADC Member States to deliberate on strategic priorities aimed at strengthening regional infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, and promoting sustainable development across the region.
The Ministerial Meeting will be preceded by a series of technical and senior officials’ engagements, including:
22-24 June 2026: Joint Meeting of SADC Senior Officials Responsible for Transport, ICT, Information and Meteorology
25 June 2026: High-Level Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue on Advancing Climate-Smart and Resilient Infrastructure through Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in the SADC Region
26 June 2026: Cluster Meeting of Ministers
These engagements are designed to facilitate coordinated policy dialogue, strengthen regional cooperation, and advance harmonised programmes in transport, communications, ICT, meteorology, and information services.
The meeting will focus on key priorities, including:
Enhancing regional transport corridors and infrastructure development
Promoting digital transformation and ICT integration
Strengthening climate resilience and meteorological services
Advancing innovation, including the use of artificial intelligence in infrastructure development
The convening of this Cluster Meeting underscores SADC’s continued commitment to regional integration through coordinated infrastructure development and policy alignment among Member States. The outcomes of the meeting are expected to contribute to improved efficiency in regional systems, enhanced trade facilitation, and strengthened resilience to climate and economic challenges.
