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New Swedish deputy envoy: “Parliaments are the beating hearts of democracy”

The newly appointed Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria, Mr. Kristian Olsson Selerud, has hailed parliaments within the SADC region

By MOSES MUGADZA Sep. 3, 2025

New Swedish deputy envoy: “Parliaments are the beating hearts of democracy”

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

Sadc PF mulls Chief Theresa Kachindamoto award, public lecture series on child marriages

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

Africa mourns “Terminator of child marriages”

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

Sadc PF urges Namibia to set up national women’s parliamentary caucus, and pledges support

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

Lesotho’s Trade minister urges rethink of global trade amid tariffs crisis

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 committees meet to lay foundation for prison oversight model law

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 PF mourns the passing of Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia

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 Parliamentary Forum SG calls for global action against female genital mutilation

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