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SADC PF links child marriage fight to broader SRHR and economic inclusion agenda at Women Deliver 2026

SADC PF links child marriage fight to broader SRHR and economic inclusion agenda at Women Deliver 2026

15 Mai 2026 Written by

SADC PF Links Child Marriage Fight to Broader SRHR and Economic Inclusion Agenda at Women Deliver 2026

Women Deliver 2026 | SRHR | Child Marriage | Gender Equality

The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Ms Boemo Sekgoma, has stressed the need for a comprehensive, multi-sectoral response to child marriage.

She has argued that the practice is deeply intertwined with sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), education, economic inclusion, and climate justice.

Speaking during a panel discussion at the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Melbourne, Australia last week, Ms Sekgoma highlighted the continued regional impact of the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage, describing it as a powerful legislative and advocacy instrument shaping reforms across Southern Africa.

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AFRODAD Interim Executive Director Dr Yungong Theophilus Jong andSADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma

SADC PF, AFRODAD Convene Parliamentarians for Capacity Building on Debt Management and Fiscal Oversight

24 Mar 2026 Written by

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – Parliamentarians from across Southern Africa will convene for a high-level virtual capacity development session on 24 March 2026 aimed at strengthening parliamentary oversight of public debt management amid mounting fiscal pressures across the continent.

The engagement, organised jointly by the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD), forms part of Phase III of an ongoing initiative to equip legislators with the tools needed to navigate the complex dynamics of sovereign debt, climate financing, and public financial management reforms.

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Education and employment protocols in focus as SADC PF Committee meets in Gaborone

Education and Employment Protocols in Focus as SADC PF Committee Meets in Gaborone

24 Mar 2026 Written by

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) will convene a statutory meeting of its Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) in Gaborone, Botswana, from 27 to 29 March 2026.

The meeting will bring together over 30 Members of Parliament from 15 Member States to deliberate on the implementation of two key regional instruments: the SADC Protocol on Education and Training (1997) and the SADC Protocol on Employment and Labour (2023).

Speaking ahead of the meeting, SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma noted that discussions will be held under the theme:
“Leveraging SADC Protocols on Education and Employment to Build Resilient and Inclusive Human Capital for the Future.”

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SADC PF calls for public input on education and employment ahead of HSDSP meeting

SADC PF calls for public input on education and employment ahead of HSDSP meeting

20 Mar 2026 Written by

The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has opened a public call for submissions ahead of the upcoming Statutory Meeting of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP), scheduled for 27–29 March 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana.

The meeting will focus on two key regional frameworks: the SADC Protocol on Education and Training (1997) and the SADC Protocol on Employment and Labour (2023), which aim to ensure that all citizens have access to quality education and decent work.

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Parliamentary Clerks strengthen financial oversight skills at SoCATT professional development seminar

Parliamentary Clerks strengthen financial oversight skills at SoCATT professional development seminar

19 Mar 2026 Written by

Gaborone, Botswana - Parliamentary clerks and financial oversight experts from across Africa convened in Botswana for the 9th Professional Development Seminar of the Society of Clerks-at-the-Table (SoCATT) Africa Region, where participants explored ways to strengthen parliamentary scrutiny of public finances and reinforce accountability in governance.

Held from 9 to 13 March 2026, the five-day seminar brought together parliamentary administrators, budget analysts and public finance specialists under the theme, “Parliaments and Public Finance Management: Fostering Transparency and Accountability.”

The event was organised under the framework of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region and its professional body, SoCATT Africa, and hosted by the National Assembly of Botswana.

Throughout the seminar, delegates examined the evolving role of parliaments in overseeing national budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and strengthening institutional frameworks that safeguard the prudent management of public resources.

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MILESTONE: Former Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia Justice Patrick Matibini (right) reacts as Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt Hon Dr Nelly B.K. Mutti, SC, MP, cuts the ribbon at the launch of the Institute for Parliamentary Studies and Training (iPST). Photo: National Assembly of Zambia.

Zambia launches Institute for Parliamentary Studies and Training as leaders hail transformative milestone

19 Mar 2026 Written by

Zambia on Monday took a step toward strengthening parliamentary professionalism and democratic governance with the official launch of the Institute for Parliamentary Studies and Training (iPST).

National leaders and regional partners were swift in welcoming the initiative as a transformative development for legislative capacity building.

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Secretary General of SADC PF, Ms Boemo Sekgoma with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Angola, Dr Adão de Almeida.

Angola reaffirms commitment to Sweden-funded SRHR, HIV and AIDS Governance Project

04 Mar 2026 Written by

The National Assembly of Angola this week reiterated its commitment to the Sweden-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS Governance Project of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), with senior parliamentary leaders affirming their support during courtesy calls held on the sidelines of the Project’s annual review in Luanda.

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Delegates to the capacity-building workshop on strengthening parliamentary scrutiny of laws, budgets and policies at the intersection of climate change and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Photos: Contributed.

Parliament in action: Lesotho mobilises MPs to scrutinise climate and SRHR laws through an SDG lens

04 Fév 2026 Written by

 

 

The Parliament of Lesotho has convened a capacity-building workshop to strengthen parliamentary scrutiny of laws, budgets and policies related to climate change and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

Held in partnership with the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the initiative aims to equip Members of Parliament with tools to address cross-cutting development challenges through legislation and oversight.

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The President of the SADC PF, Hon. Randrianasoloniaiko Siteny Thierry, Speaker of the Parliament of Madagascar (top left) presides over the 58th Plenary for the first time with SADC PF SG Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma next to him. Below from left are SADC PF Managers Dr Jacob Segale, Ms Clare Musonda and Mr Sheuneni Kurasha.

Curtain draws on SADC PF’s 58th Plenary

05 Déc 2025 Written by

The 58th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) ended in eThekwini on Thursday with calls for accelerated parliamentary action on climate change, gender equality, youth empowerment, democratic consolidation, and deeper regional integration.

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South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements, Honourable Thembi Simelane, MP, at a symposium of the 58th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Durban, South Africa. Photo: Moses Magadza, SADC PF. Fourteen SADC countries are represented at the 58th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum taking place in Durban, South Africa.

Escalating Climate Threats: South Africa’s Minister Advocates for Unified Parliamentary Action

01 Déc 2025 Written by

South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements, Honourable Thembi Simelane, MP, has called on lawmakers across the SADC region to confront the climate crisis with urgency, unity, and bold legislative action.

She made the call on Monday during a symposium of the 58th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), hosted by the Parliament of South Africa, the highest decision-making body of the Forum.

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Le Forum parlementaire de la Communauté de développement de l'Afrique australe (SADC PF) a été créé en 1997 conformément à l'article 9 (2) du Traité de la SADC en tant qu'institution autonome de la SADC. Il s'agit d'un organe interparlementaire régional composé de treize (14) parlements représentant plus de 3500 parlementaires dans la région de la SADC.

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