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Women’s caucus seeks inclusive governance
Esparon said this in remarks made at the official opening of the 52nd Plenary Assembly Session of Sadc PF in the Democratic Republic of Congo recently.
By Moses Magadza
Dec. 25, 2022
Legal expert unpacks Sadc Model Law on GBV
Jhala said Malawi has positively responded to the fight against GBV and has highly prioritized it as a criminal offence.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 2, 2023
Sadc PF committee meets over spike in electoral risks
Matutu maintained that electoral risks can undermine the credibility of the entire electoral process and weaken the legitimacy of any elected officials.
By Moses Magadza
May. 14, 2024
Focus on children as SADC PF Committee meets
Speaking ahead of the meeting, Tofa said the agenda is pivotal as it resonates with the overarching desire of an Africa fit for children,
By Moses Magadza
May. 20, 2024
SADC PF President speaks on terrorism and prevention of violent extremism
RM: Optimistic but realistic. It’s a big challenge. We are facing many factors that are beyond anyone’s control, but we must do what we can.
By Moses Magadza
Jun. 3, 2024
Former SADC PF secretary-general Chiviya dies
Chiviya served as secretary-general of the SADC PF from August 2009 to June 2019.
By Moses Magadza
Jun. 12, 2024
SADC PF calls for child-friendly policies to keep children in school
She reiterated the need for national parliaments to provide oversight on the implementation of Article 11 of the African Children’s Charter relating to the human right to education.
By Moses Magadza
Jun. 12, 2024
SADC PF, International IDEA sign MoU to reinforce democracy
She noted that International IDEA had a “footprint in Europe and beyond” and expressed hope that the collaboration under the new MoU would be mutually beneficial.
By Moses Magadza
Jun. 26, 2024
Regional women's parly causes acknowledges strides in gender equality
She listed among the top achievements, the appointment of women to the highest echelons of leadership in some countries.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 4, 2024
SADC Parliament: 12th signature in sight
For it to transform into a SADC Parliament, 12 SADC member States are required to sign the agreement to amend the treaty establishing the SADC PF.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 6, 2024
SADC PF organises regional workshop on climate resilience
The Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Advocate Jacob Francis Mudenda, is expected to deliver the keynote address.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 9, 2024
SADC-PF launches 5-year strategic plan
The forum’s partnership framework as well as the results of past partnership initiatives would act as a guiding benchmark for the next five years, she added.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 8, 2024
Breakthrough as DRC signs agreement to set up SADC Parliament
The DRC became the 12th SADC member State to sign, reaching the quorum for the 16-member bloc to set up a regional parliament.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 11, 2024
Mudenda calls for AI use to fight climate change
Mudenda noted that several Sadc countries had promulgated constitutions which accentuate the conservation of the environment as a fundamental human right.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 13, 2024
Regional conference on youth health opens in Gaborone
The conference, convened by Students And Youth Working on reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT), is being hosted by the University of Botswana.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 18, 2024
SADC-PF launches regional webinar series
She called for concerted efforts in strengthening electoral processes across the region using the SADC Model Law on Elections as a benchmark.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 31, 2024
Sadc MPs urge stronger climate action and accountability
The lawmakers reaffirmed their pledge to lead the way towards a sustainable and climate-resilient future for all.
By Moses Magadza
Aug. 6, 2024
Namibian Speaker hails progress towards SADC regional parly
“Since then, we have grown from strength to strength,” he said and attributed the SADC PF’s growth to the commitment and collaborative spirit of SADC member states.
By Moses Magadza
Oct. 14, 2024
SADC PF conducts public hearings to promote citizen engagement, regional integration
The public hearings will take place virtually, allowing for greater participation without the logistical challenges associated with physical gatherings.
By Moses Magadza
Oct. 17, 2024
SADC PF hearing spotlights women’s leadership in climate change
Her sentiments were echoed by Carol Kapungwe, a disability rights activist from Zambia, focussed on the barriers inhibiting women’s political participation.
By Moses Magadza
Oct. 31, 2024
SADC PF members seek better monitoring, domestication of Child Marriage Mode Law
Sekgoma urged participants to engage actively with presenters during the workshop.
By Moses Magadza
Nov. 7, 2024
SADC PF SG calls for collective action on violence against women
She challenged community leaders, policymakers, educators, and individuals to contribute to challenging and changing the norms that perpetuate violence against women.
By Moses Magadza
Nov. 25, 2024
SADC PF calls for rights-based approach to HIV/Aids
Sekgoma reiterated the SADC PF’s commitment to aligning regional HIV policies with international law and treaties.
By Moses Magadza
Dec. 2, 2024
SADC PF Vice-President reaffirms role of parliament in national security oversight
She said deliberations during the roundtable had been insightful in unpacking the relationship between Parliament and the security sector.
By Moses Magadza
Feb. 13, 2025
SADC PF trade-related training to boost regional economic understanding
Tralac executive director Trudi Hartzenberg and Tralac associate Gerhard Erasmus, are facilitating the training.
By Moses Magadza
Feb. 18, 2025
Botswana parly speaker calls for economic self-sufficiency
He emphasised the need for better mobility, financial liberalisation, and free flow of goods and services across borders.
By Moses Magadza
Feb. 19, 2025
SADC PF training highlights challenges, opportunities within African trade
Speaking on the second day of the workshop on Wednesday, Hartzenberg explained that intra-African trade remains low, accounting for only 15-16% of Africa’s total exports.
By Moses Magadza
Feb. 20, 2025
UNAIDS urges urgent action to protect women, girls from HIV amid shrinking resources
The UNAIDS official painted a grim picture of the growing funding crisis facing the HIV response globally, particularly as it threatens the gains made for women and girls.
By Moses Magadza
Mar. 18, 2025
Growing calls for stronger action on gender equality and HIV
Mutsvangwa said poverty, inequality, and harmful societal practices continue to fuel the HIV epidemic among women and girls in southern Africa.
By Moses Magadza
Mar. 18, 2025
Zim youth leader calls for ratification of AU Convention to end violence against women and girls
Murinda praised the intergenerational co-leadership model adopted by AWLN.
By Moses Magadza
Mar. 18, 2025
