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A Southern African Development Community (SADC) standby force could soon be a reality, as a Special Forces planning conference in Kariba, Zimbabwe looks into the final logistics of its establishment, according to a report.

The Herald reported on Tuesday that the conference, which was attended by 66 delegates from the region, was also looking at mapping training exercises set to start next month.

The exercises would help mould a SADC Special Force (SSF) which will also contribute to the African Union (AU) standby force, the report said.
The idea of the SSF was mooted in 2007 after regional countries resolved to contribute troops to defend member states from revolts and aggression.