Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe have agreed to reduce and harmonise international roaming charges under the SADC One Network Area roaming charges framework. The new phase began in August 2023 when the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority began coordinating a fresh attempt to align roaming charges across participating states. The SADC One Network Area roaming charges framework tries to address this friction at a structural level. The SADC roaming framework follows that pattern. A Region Slowly Rewiring Its Digital GeographyFor the moment, the SADC One Network Area roaming charges framework represents a small but practical adjustment to everyday connectivity in Southern Africa.

Source: Daily Nation March 16, 2026 13:48 UTC