President Emerson Mnangagwa's Closing Remarks - SA-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission by Ubuntu Radio

President Cyril Ramaphosa's Closing Remarks - SA-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commissionm by Ubuntu Radio

On Friday, 21 August 2026, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria.

Established in April 2015, the BNC serves as the central mechanism for managing and advancing the strategic partnership between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

To date, more than 33 agreements and memoranda of understanding have been concluded between the two countries across various areas of cooperation.

The Fourth Session will provide an opportunity for the two Heads of State to review progress in implementing existing bilateral commitments and to identify opportunities to further strengthen relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Discussions will focus on deepening bilateral cooperation across key areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, infrastructure, economic development and other areas that contribute to shared growth and development.

The Session will culminate in the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at further expanding bilateral cooperation in strategic areas.

The Heads of State Meeting will be preceded by a Ministerial Meeting, following the Senior Officials Meeting of the Fourth Session of the BNC, which took place yesterday, Tuesday, 18 August 2026. The Ministerial and Senior Officials Meetings serve to prepare matters for consideration by the two Heads of State.

On Friday, 21 August 2026, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria.

Established in April 2015, the BNC serves as the central mechanism for managing and advancing the strategic partnership between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

To date, more than 33 agreements and memoranda of understanding have been concluded between the two countries across various areas of cooperation.

The Fourth Session will provide an opportunity for the two Heads of State to review progress in implementing existing bilateral commitments and to identify opportunities to further strengthen relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Discussions will focus on deepening bilateral cooperation across key areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, infrastructure, economic development and other areas that contribute to shared growth and development.

The Session will culminate in the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at further expanding bilateral cooperation in strategic areas.

The Heads of State Meeting will be preceded by a Ministerial Meeting, following the Senior Officials Meeting of the Fourth Session of the BNC, which took place yesterday, Tuesday, 18 August 2026. The Ministerial and Senior Officials Meetings serve to prepare matters for consideration by the two Heads of State.

SA-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission Media Engagement by Ubuntu Radio

Professor Dr. Amon Murwira SA-Zimbabwe BNC Closing Remarks by Ubuntu Radio

Minister Ronald Lamola SA-Zimbabwe BNC Closing Remarks by Ubuntu Radio

Professor Dr. Amon Murwira, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Zimbabwe delivered his opening remarks at the ministerial meeting of the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria. This BNC comes after 6 years since the last session in 2019.

The BNC's focus is on strengthening bilateral cooperation in political, economic, infrastructure, energy, migration and security matters, while promoting trade, investment and business opportunities between the two countries.

Minister Ronald Lamola delivered his opening remarks at the ministerial meeting of the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria. This BNC comes after 6 years since the last session in 2019.

The BNC's focus is on strengthening bilateral cooperation in political, economic, infrastructure, energy, migration and security matters, while promoting trade, investment and business opportunities between the two countries.

Closing Statement by SADC Chairperson, H.E. Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa.