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Member of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Honourable Kelly Samynadi is the chairperson of the HSDSP Standing Committee

Focus on children as SADC PF Committee meets

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The SADC PF Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) is holding its meeting from 20 to 21 May 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa…

21 May 2024

Malawi Member of Parliament Hon. Ishmael Ndaila Onani, Chairperson of the FANR Standing Committee

SADC PF Standing Committee meets over food security and sustainable agriculture in Jo’burg

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The SADC PF Standing Committee on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) will hold its meeting from 19 to 21 May 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa under the…

18 May 2024

Honourable Regina Esparon from Seychelles, the Chairperson of the RWPC.

Women’s caucus advocates for financial inclusion

By Moses Magadza The Regional Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (RWPC) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum will hold its meeting on Thursday 16 May 2024, virtually under the theme: ‘Enhancing the Role of Parliament in Empowering Women…

15 May 2024

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Africa is a new, growing, diverse, distinctive, global pole of power – Mikhail Bogdanov

On May 13th 2024, the Eastern Orthodox Magazine interviewed Russian Deputy Foreign Minister also Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa; and this is what transpired: How are Russian companies operating in Africa…

14 May 2024

Honourable Tendai Nyabani, chairperson of the DHGR Standing Committee.

SADC PF Committee to explore mitigating electoral risks

By Moses Magadza The SADC PF Standing Committee on Democratisation, Governance and Human Rights (DHGR) will hold its meeting on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, virtually under the theme: ‘Enhancing the Role of Parliament in Mitigating…

13 May 2024

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SADC PF MPs meet over economic cooperation

By Moses Magadza The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF)’s Standing Committee on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) will hold its meeting on Monday, 13 May 2024, virtually under the theme: ‘Collaborative engagement on enhancing…

12 May 2024

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African Editors Forum calls on African govts to end Media restrictions and censorship, while Botswana Editors Forum demands greater inclusivity and consultation

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On World Press Freedom Day, The African Editors’ Forum (TAEF) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to a free, independent, and diverse media landscape across the continent. In a statement to observe the…

4 May 2024

Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Ms Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: National Assembly of Angola

SADC PF SG calls for empowered press

Moses Magadza As the world marked Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2024, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Ms Boemo Sekgoma, called on the world’s parliaments to facilitate a free…

3 May 2024

Secretary-General of the National Assembly of Angola, Dr. Pedro Agostinho de Neri. Photo: NA of Angola.

Angola launches SIDA-funded SRHR Project

By Moses Magadza The National Assembly of the Republic of Angola has formally launched the SIDA-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance Project (2023-2026). The launch took place in Luanda on…

2 May 2024

Delegation of Namibia attends the hearings on the advisory proceedings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal consequences of Israel’s practices in the Palestinian territories in The Hague, Netherlands on 23 February, 2024 [Nikos Oikonomou/Anadolu via Getty Images]

When Namibia stands up to Germany, it shows that Gaza has revolutionised the Global South

by Dr Ramzy Baroud The distance between Gaza and Namibia is measured in terms of thousands of kilometres, but the historical distance is much closer. This is precisely why Namibia was one of the first countries…

18 April 2024

Tebogo Letsile wins coveted prize

LETSILE TEBOGO CROWNED KING OF AFRICAN SPORT AT 2025 RASA

Botswana’s golden boy, Letsile Tebogo, has once again etched his name in history this time as Sportsman of the Year and Sportsperson of the Year at the 2025 Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA), reinforcing his…

27 May 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin remains one of the few world leaders that truly cares about Africa's progress and advancement

A Legacy of Partnership: Russia and Africa’s Evolving Ties

On Africa Day (May 25), Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and political ties with African countries. In his message to African heads of state and government, he praised…

26 May 2025

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Where Wildlife Populations ‘Vote’ For International Hunting

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 21 May 2025 When the Kariba Dam wall was built across the Zambezi River to generate hydroelectric power for Zimbabwe and Zambia, its engineers likely never imagined it would one day…

22 May 2025

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Botswana Stands with Palestine: Nakba Day 2025 Solidarity March

Cynthia Thanda TPA reporter Green, white, black, and red—the colors of the Palestinian flag—were the only ones that mattered on 17 May 2025, as Batswana gathered at Tsholofelo Community Hall for a solidarity march in…

18 May 2025

Lesotho’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mokhethi Shelile. Photo: Contributed.

Lesotho’s Trade Minister urges rethink of global trade amid the tariff crisis

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The Kingdom of Lesotho’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mokhethi Shelile, has advocated for a radical reimagining of global trade, warning that the recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs…

17 May 2025

End the Ongoing Nakba: DITSHWANELO Calls for Urgent Action

DITSHWANELO – The Botswana Centre for Human Rights stands in solidarity with the global community in commemorating International Nakba Day on 15 May. This year marks 77 years since the beginning of the Nakba in…

17 May 2025