The Secretary General of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Ms. Boemo Sekgoma.
SADC Parliamentary Forum Secretary General calls for stronger Parliamentary action to end FGM
By Moses Magadza in New York NEW YORK, USA – The Secretary General of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, has called for urgent and sustained parliamentary action to…
20 March 2025
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Honourable Monica Mutsvangwa shares the Zimbabwean story in New York.
Zimbabwe showcases best practices in gender institutionalisation at CSW69
By Moses Magadza in New York New York, USA – Zimbabwe showcased a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment at a side event on the sidelines of the 69th…
19 March 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders including Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attend the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2025. [Xinhua]
China’s top legislature concludes annual session
The 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, concluded its third session on March 11. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders including Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and…
17 March 2025
Botswana’s Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture, Ms Lesogo Chombo speaks at a side event organised by the SADC PF on 13 March 2025 at the Botswana High Commission in New York during the CSW69. Photo: Moses Magadza
Botswana’s Minister calls for greater inclusion of women and girls in leadership, education, and policy at CSW69
By Moses Magadza in New York, USA Botswana’s Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture, Ms Lesogo Chombo, has called for bold action to advance gender equality. She was speaking on March 13th as the…
17 March 2025
Russia's Fioreign Minister Sergey Lavrov fielding questions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview to the US bloggers Mario Nawfal, Larry C. Johnson and Andrew Napolitano
Question: Mr. Minister, it’s a pleasure to speak to you Sir. The first question I have, as I speak to people here in Moscow – there’s a perception that the US has changed, they are describing…
12 March 2025
Is the Woman a Slave at Home but Free as a Worker?
Feminism introduced the idea that women are free when they serve their employers but are slaves when they help their husbands. (This is a letter to the editor in Sydöstran. The opinions expressed are those…
9 March 2025
Author Phuti Seboni
“WRITING IMPACTED MY LIFE,” SAYS MR PHUTI SEBONI, SOUTH AFRICAN AUTHOR
Cynthia Thanda In a small area called Senwabarana, there was a young man. The man was called Sello Paulosa Madisha. The guy was full of amazing talent. He used to sing at school, at church,…
8 March 2025
Botswana-Russia diplomatic relations celebrate 55th Anniversary on March 6th 2025
Botswana, Russia diplomatic relations hit 55 years
Press release of the Russian Foreign Ministry on an exchange of greetings between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana Phenyo Butale on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic…
6 March 2025
Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong flanked by Botswana's Foreign Minister Dr Phenyo Butale and Russian Ambassador, H.E Andrey Kemarskiy
China and Botswana sign Agreement on economic & Technical Cooperation
Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Signed the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Two Governments with Vice President and Minister of Finance of Botswana, Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe. On February 27, 2025, Chinese…
6 March 2025
Dr Margaret Nasha
Dr Margaret Nasha remains an inspiration
By Donald Molosi In the 1990s, Dr Margaret Nasha’s ascent to prominence in a predominantly male-dominated political arena serves as a beacon of hope for women across Africa. Her tenure as the first female Speaker…
5 March 2025
