The Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) has released the second issue of its newsletter , showcasing key milestones, achievements, and collaborations across its growing regional network. This issue highlights SOFAR’s inaugural Annual Meeting in Zambia , regional PhD supervisor and GIS trainings , and the continued progress of MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral fellows across Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique. It also features fellows’ research achievements, international

The Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) held its inaugural Annual Meeting from 6–7 November 2025 at the scenic Chaminuka Nature Reserve near Lusaka, Zambia. The two-day event brought together 38 participants, including MSc, PhD, and Postdoctoral fellows, supervisors, mentors, and programme administrators from partner institutions across Southern Africa. The meeting kicked off with warm welcoming remarks from Dr. Kwame Shanaube, Executive Director at Zambart and

High tuberculosis rates and rising Type 2 Diabetes present overlapping challenges in Mozambique. SOFAR Fellow Denise Michela Milice (MD, MPH) reflects on strategies for connecting care to improve patient outcomes and inform future research. In Mozambique, patients often face both TB and Type 2 Diabetes, yet the health system largely treats these conditions separately. In a thoughtful reflection, Denise explores how integrating services can address gaps in care, improve follow

Sombo Fwoloshi , a proud London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) alumna, has returned to the institution to pursue her PhD in the Department of Clinical Research, under Infectious and Tropical Diseases (ITD). She began her studies in September 2025 and recently travelled to London to complete her registration and attend doctoral transferable skills courses, which strengthen essential research, communication, and professional development skills. As a Southern Afr