SADC PF mourns veteran researcher Dr Jabulile Malaza
Colleagues also recalled her contributions to higher education and research, including her role as a research supervisor at Monash South Africa
By Moses Magadza
Apr. 15, 2026
Call for urgent, gender-responsive climate action as SA VP Mashatile opens SADC PF Plenary
Mashatile warned that climate change has become “a significant threat multiplier” for women and young people whose daily lives, livelihoods, and futures are increasingly under strain.
By Moses Magadza
Dec. 2, 2025
SADC PF launches consultation on model law for prison oversight
Mhango noted that across Africa, “prisons are often overcrowded, underfunded, and ill-equipped to provide even the most basic health services
By Moses Magadza
Oct. 6, 2025
SADC PF strengthens parliamentary evidence-based policy making on climate, health and SRHR
Conversely, investments in SRHR, such as access to family planning and women’s education, have been recognised as key resilience and adaptation strategies.
By Moses Magadza
Sep. 30, 2025
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
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
