President Cyril Ramaphosa uses SADC Day to urge Southern African countries to turn mineral wealth into jobs. He calls for SADC states to accelerate mineral beneficiation, meaning processing minerals within the region rather than exporting raw materials.
Ramaphosa also highlights the need to strengthen intra-regional trade to improve economic opportunities across member countries. In his remarks, he links these priorities to creating more prospects for young people throughout the region, framing youth employment as a key goal for SADC cooperation. The message is presented as part of broader efforts to deepen integration and stimulate growth within SADC economies, particularly through the minerals sector.
