Sadc PF mulls Chief Theresa Kachindamoto award, public lecture series on child marriages
According to Unicef, 30% of young women in eastern and southern Africa are married before 18, with Mozambique (53%), Malawi (38%), and Zimbabwe (33%) among the highest.
By Moses Mugadza
Aug. 19, 2025
Africa mourns “Terminator of child marriages”
The traditional leader passed away on August 13, 2025, prompting an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, development partners and civil society
By Moses Magadza
Aug. 15, 2025
Sadc PF urges Namibia to set up national women’s parliamentary caucus, and pledges support
She challenged Parliament to ensure gender-sensitive laws are implemented.
By Moses Magadza
Jul. 17, 2025
Lesotho’s Trade minister urges rethink of global trade amid tariffs crisis
He advocated for trade policies grounded in feminist political economy, Afro-ecofeminism, and Pan-African sovereignty.
By Moses Magadza
May. 16, 2025
Sadc PF committees meet to lay foundation for prison oversight model law
Many countries in the region lack clear, enforceable mechanisms for prison oversight, and the existing legal frameworks often fall short of constitutional ideals.
By Moses Magadza
Apr. 22, 2025
SADC PF mourns the passing of Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia
Delegates attending the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, observed a moment of silence in remembrance of Mr Ngulube on Tuesday
By Moses Magadza
Apr. 9, 2025
Sadc Parliamentary Forum SG calls for global action against female genital mutilation
“The time to act is now,” organisers stressed in a note. “Without bold and immediate action, millions more women and girls risk being subjected to this harmful practice.”
By Moses Magadza
Mar. 23, 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
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
