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BRICS holds first meeting of diamond industry dialogue platform

A meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors in Moscow on October 9th hosted an informal dialogue platform on cooperation in the diamond industry, held with assistance from the African Diamond Producers Association…

15 October 2024

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia and Head of the Namibian Delegation to the 149th IPU Assembly, Honourable Prof. Peter H. Katjavivi (left) receives a Certificate of Recognition from Hon Roger Mancienne, President of the SADC PF, for his significant contributions to both the SADC-PF and the IPU. Photo: Contributed.

Namibian Speaker notes progress towards SADC Regional Parliament at IPU Meeting

By Moses Magadza The Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia and Head of the Namibian Delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, Honourable Prof. Peter H. Katjavivi, has expressed satisfaction on progress towards…

15 October 2024

SADC PF SG calls for action and commitment on International Day of the Girl Child

SADC PF SG calls for action and commitment on International Day of the Girl Child

By Own Correspondent in Windhoek, Namibia As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October 2024, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, has called for…

11 October 2024

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Fruit trade between China, ASEAN thrives

By Yan Yu Fruit trade between China and ASEAN countries has been thriving in recent years thanks to the increasingly trade relations between the two sides. At a fruit trading center in Youyi township, Pingxiang,…

3 October 2024

SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: Contributed.

SADC PF SG calls for collaboration to advance SRHR and democratic governance

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa A regional capacity development workshop focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS began in Johannesburg on Monday, with the Secretary General of the SADC…

30 September 2024

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Immersive cultural, tourism activities on the rise across China

By Wang Ke, People’s Daily In the Jingyuetan scenic spot in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin province, a fountain show captivated many tourists. In the center of a square, Chen Jiamin, a tourist from Heilongjiang province,…

29 September 2024

Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum Ms Boemo Sekgoma officially opens the retreat.

SADC PF convenes retreat to strengthen budgetary practices for SRHR advocacy

Own Correspondent in Johannesburg, South Africa The SIDA-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS Governance Project of the SADC Parliamentary Forum has convened a budget analysis retreat for researchers and staff…

28 September 2024

25th Session of the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SEACMEQ) Managing Committee opens at University of Botswana

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The official opening ceremony of the 25th Session of the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SEACMEQ) Managing Committee opens this morning at the University of Botswana Conference…

26 September 2024

Ambassador Fan Yong proposes a toast to the fruitful building of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era!

75th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China

By Ambassador Fan Yong Honorable Minister Kabo Morwaeng, Minister for State President, Honorable Ministers and Kgosies, Senior Government officials, Your Excellency Ambassador Morais, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Excellences, Colleagues, Friends from the Media, Ladies…

26 September 2024

Unmanned trucks transport containers in an autonomous driving pilot zone of a container terminal in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang province. (Photo by Zhang Lei/People's Daily Online)  

Autonomous driving technology makes freight services more intelligent

By Yao Xueqing, Han Xin, People’s Daily Autonomous freight transport is making rapid progress in China as the country continuously improves relevant policies and standards and strengthens pilot and demonstration projects. Leveraging pilot applications of…

26 September 2024

Nasser Fellowship Announces Participant Statistics

The Nasser International Forum has revealed detailed statistics of participants in the Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership, revealing significant diversity in nationalities, continents, and ages of applicants. These statistics underscore the global stature of the…

3 April 2025

Prof. Peter Katjavivi (middle) speaks in Botswana last week at the signing of the Agreement to Amend the SADC Treaty to establish the SADC PF as an official institution of the regional bloc. Photo: Bright Khumanego

“Are we really here?” – Prof Peter Katjavivi reacts to transformation of SADC PF

By Moses Magadza Gaborone, Botswana – In Luke 2:25-32, Simeon, a devout man who had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen Christ, said – upon holding…

1 April 2025

The Executive Secretary of SADC, Mr. Elias Magosi (left) speaks while the Speaker of the Parliament of South Africa, Hon Thoko Didiza and Botswana’s Minister for State President, Hon. Moeti Ceaser Mohwasa listen in. Photo: Bright Kumanego

SADC urges swift ratification of Regional Parliament Treaty before August Summit

By Moses Magadza Gaborone, Botswana – The Executive Secretary of SADC, Mr. Elias Magosi, has hailed the recent signing of the Agreement to amend the SADC Treaty to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF)…

1 April 2025

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Honourable Dithapelo Lefoko Keorapetse. Photo: Bright Khumanego, Parliament of Botswana

Botswana Speaker says SADC Regional Parliament will boost citizens’ participation

By Moses Magadza Gaborone, Botswana – The Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Honourable Dithapelo Lefoko Keorapetse has said that the transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a regional parliament will improve SADC…

1 April 2025

ELATED: Botswana’s Minister for State President Honourable Moeti Ceaser Mohwasa (right) with the Speaker of South Africa Hon Thoko Didiza at the signing ceremony. Photo: Bright Khumanego, Parliament of Botswana.

Call to embrace SADC Parliament

… as Botswana signs Treaty Amendment Agreement By Moses Magadza in Gaborone GABORONE- Botswana’s Minister for State President Honourable Moeti Ceaser Mohwasa, has welcomed the signing of the Agreement Amending the SADC Treaty establishing the…

29 March 2025

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Main outcomes of the Russia and United States expert groups meeting

(March 25, 2025) 1. In line with the agreement reached by the presidents of Russia and the United States, the Russian and American sides agreed to provide for the implementation of the Black Sea Initiative,…

26 March 2025