Botswana to Host SADC Governance Leaders Summit on Corruption

Governance leaders from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are scheduled to convene in Kasane, Botswana, from November 11 to 13, 2026, to address the critical issue of corruption and institutional failures in safeguarding regional wealth.

This upcoming gathering signifies a concerted regional effort to strengthen corporate governance and anti-corruption frameworks, which is crucial for attracting investment, ensuring economic stability, and upholding the rule of law across SADC member states. For legal practitioners, it signals potential future legislative or regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency within both public and private sector institutions. The focus on institutions becoming