Gayton McKenzie accused of not understanding fashion industry after his meeting with Shein
Fashion designer David Tlale said he doesn’t think Gayton McKenzie understands the complexities of the clothing and textile industry.
This marks a significant moment for the island nation that became member state of SADC in August 2005. It’s hosted under the theme, ‘Advancing industrialization, agricultural transformation and energy transition for a resilient SADC’.
The summit will focus on accelerating regional integration, strengthening industrial capacity and regional value chains.
During the summit, President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina will take over as the chairperson of SADC. He will succeed Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The gathering will review progress in the implementation of the SADC regional indicative strategic development plan, and consider the report from the chairperson of the organ on politics, defense and security cooperation.
SADC leaders will also review the decisions taken by the previous summit in Zimbabwe, Harare.
As the supreme policy-making body of SADC, the Summit sets strategic priorities for regional cooperation, integration, and development.
