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SANAS is the National Accreditation Body for internationally recognised Accreditation of Laboratories, Certification and Inspection Bodies, Proficiency Testing Providers and GLP test facilities.

IN PHOTOS | 17th AFRAC General Assembly 🌍The General Assembly is underway in Gaborone, bringing together AFRAC members, ...
27/09/2026

IN PHOTOS | 17th AFRAC General Assembly 🌍

The General Assembly is underway in Gaborone, bringing together AFRAC members, leadership, partners and stakeholders from across the continent.

Today's discussions provide an opportunity to reflect on progress, consider priorities and collectively shape the Cooperation's way forward.

📸 Here are some moments from the General Assembly.

UNDERSTANDING AFRAC | CertificationYou have seen the General Assembly in action today. But AFRAC's work also goes deep i...
25/09/2026

UNDERSTANDING AFRAC | Certification

You have seen the General Assembly in action today. But AFRAC's work also goes deep into specialist technical areas.
Take certification.

When an organisation, product, service or person is certified, how do we build confidence in the body providing that certification?

That is where accreditation comes in.

AFRAC brings members together to strengthen consistent approaches to accreditation of certification bodies—helping build confidence in accredited certification across markets.

Consistent accreditation. Trusted certification.

TODAY | 17th AFRAC GENERAL ASSEMBLY 🌍Today, AFRAC members come together in Gaborone for the 17th AFRAC General Assembly....
25/09/2026

TODAY | 17th AFRAC GENERAL ASSEMBLY 🌍

Today, AFRAC members come together in Gaborone for the 17th AFRAC General Assembly.

It is a day for collective reflection, decision-making and looking ahead to the future of accreditation cooperation across Africa.

Follow us as we share moments from the General Assembly.

One Cooperation. Shared Direction.

Our heritage connects us. Our diversity strengthens us. Our unity moves us forward.This Heritage Day, SANAS celebrates t...
24/09/2026

Our heritage connects us. Our diversity strengthens us. Our unity moves us forward.
This Heritage Day, SANAS celebrates the rich cultures, traditions and shared identity that make South Africa unique.

Together, we honour our past, celebrate our diversity and build a future founded on unity, integrity and excellence.

Happy Heritage Day from SANAS!

MAKING ACCREDITATION MORE VISIBLE — AND BETTER UNDERSTOOD 🌍More than 30 participants joined the AFRAC Marketing and Comm...
23/09/2026

MAKING ACCREDITATION MORE VISIBLE — AND BETTER UNDERSTOOD 🌍

More than 30 participants joined the AFRAC Marketing and Communication Committee meeting to review progress and strengthen communication across the continent.

From social media and newsletters to communication materials and stakeholder outreach, members reflected on the 2026 Workplan and helped shape priorities for 2027.

The goal remains clear: connecting AFRAC’s work with more stakeholders and helping people understand why accreditation matters.

TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN ACTION 🌍Experts from across Africa came together in Gaborone for AFRAC Technical Subcommittee d...
23/09/2026

TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN ACTION 🌍

Experts from across Africa came together in Gaborone for AFRAC Technical Subcommittee discussions covering Certification, Inspection, Medical, and Calibration & Testing.

Through these platforms, members exchange experiences, address technical matters and strengthen cooperation and consistency in accreditation practice.

It is technical cooperation that ultimately helps build confidence in conformity assessment results across Africa.

📸 Some moments from the discussions.

CAN AFRICA TRADE WITHOUT TRUST?Goods may cross borders. Services may enter new markets. But trade ultimately depends on ...
22/09/2026

CAN AFRICA TRADE WITHOUT TRUST?

Goods may cross borders. Services may enter new markets. But trade ultimately depends on one fundamental ingredient: confidence.

At the opening of the 17th AFRAC General Assembly & Meetings in Gaborone, one message came through strongly: as Africa pursues greater intra-African trade through the AfCFTA, strengthening the continent’s Quality Infrastructure is essential.

Accreditation provides confidence in the competence of organisations that test, inspect, certify and verify—the conformity assessment activities that help underpin confidence in products, services and results.

This matters for businesses seeking market access, regulators protecting the public, and countries working to reduce unnecessary technical barriers to trade.

The challenge before Africa is therefore bigger than simply moving goods across borders.

It is about creating the confidence that allows those goods and services to be accepted across borders.

Trade needs trust. Accreditation helps make that trust possible.

AFRICA’S ACCREDITATION COMMUNITY GATHERS IN GABORONE 🇧🇼The 17th AFRAC General Assembly & Meetings officially opened toda...
22/09/2026

AFRICA’S ACCREDITATION COMMUNITY GATHERS IN GABORONE 🇧🇼

The 17th AFRAC General Assembly & Meetings officially opened today at the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel and Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana.

The opening brought together government representatives, Accreditation Body leaders, the African Union Commission, international and development partners, AFRAC leadership, Committee Chairpersons, delegates and stakeholders from across the continent.

Among those joining the opening were Botswana’s Assistant Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Letlhogonolo Barongwang; AFRAC Chairperson Celestine Okanya; Dr. Oswald Chinyamakobvu of the African Union Commission; representatives of PTB Germany; and CEOs and Directors of Accreditation Bodies from across Africa.

A common message resonated throughout the opening:

For Africa to trade with confidence, Africa must be able to trust. Accreditation helps build that trust.

As implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area advances, credible Quality Infrastructure will be increasingly important in supporting confidence in goods and services and addressing technical barriers to trade. The AfCFTA itself is intended to create a single market for goods and services and advance industrial development and continental economic integration.

Over the coming days, the AFRAC community will exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation and explore how accreditation can continue supporting Africa’s trade and development ambitions.

The conversations have begun.

THE FIRST OF MANY! 🎓🌍What a special evening in Gaborone!AFRAC proudly celebrated the first graduating cohort of the AFRA...
22/09/2026

THE FIRST OF MANY! 🎓🌍

What a special evening in Gaborone!

AFRAC proudly celebrated the first graduating cohort of the AFRAC Development Programme—an important milestone in our continued investment in people and accreditation capacity across Africa.

The evening brought together graduates, AFRAC leadership, the African Union Commission, PTB Germany, Accreditation Body leaders, facilitators, partners and colleagues to celebrate a shared journey of learning, growth and professional development.

To our pioneering graduates: Congratulations! 🎉

May the knowledge, experiences and relationships gained through this programme translate into meaningful impact within your institutions and across Africa's accreditation community.

📸 Relive some moments from the celebration.

Behind Every Statistic is a LifeGender Based Violence is not just a statistic, it is a reality affecting individuals, fa...
21/09/2026

Behind Every Statistic is a Life

Gender Based Violence is not just a statistic, it is a reality affecting individuals, families, and communities.
SANAS stands for a safe, respectful, and abuse free workplace and society. Let us speak up, support one another, and be part of creating safer spaces.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by Gender Based Violence.

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