SADC ministers launch Science and Technology Desk

Science and technology ministers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) officially launched a Science and Technology Desk to speed development in the region.

Meeting in Johannesburg on Tuesday, the ministers agreed to cooperate on science, technology and innovation and discussed the adoption of a business plan for the new SADC Science and Technology Desk.

According to Zambian Science and Technology Minister Peter Daka, the launch underpins the SADC mission of promoting sustainable and equitable economic growth and socioeconomic development in the region.