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 30 April 2024 under the moto: “Promotion of Family Planning as a fundamental factor in reducing early pregnancy in adolescence.”
Seychelles hailed for leading in SADC PF work, joins 3rd SIDA-funded SRHR Project
08 Abr. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumThe Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms Boemo Sekgoma, has commended Seychelles -through her National Assembly – for committed and exemplary leadership in the work of the Forum.
She did this last week when the National Assembly of Seychelles joined the third phase of the SIDA-funded Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance Project in Mahe, Seychelles. Seychelles participated in the first and second phases of the Project.
Calls for leadership as digital transformation takes hold
20 Mar. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumBy Moses Magadza
The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, has commended directors of Information Communication Technology (ICT) departments of national parliaments for their commitment and dedication to fostering digital empowerment within parliaments.
STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON WORLD WATER DAY 22 MARCH 2024
21 Mar. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumDear Colleagues and Partners,
To the esteemed members of parliament of the SADC Parliamentary Forum and our partners, I am delighted to extend this message as we commemorate World Water Day 2024 under the theme "Leveraging Water for Peace".
STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON WORLD WATER DAY
Estimados Senhores Presidentes, Senhores Deputados, Colegas e Parceiros,
É com grande prazer que transmito esta mensagem no momento em que comemoramos o Dia Mundial da Água de 2024, sob o tema "Potencializar a Água em Prol da Paz". Historicamente, a água doce tem sido um dos recursos mais cobiçados pela civilização humana. Hoje, muitas cidades metropolitanas, como Londres, Paris, Roma ou Cairo, que foram construídas em torno de vias fluviais, são a prova de que a água doce e o progresso humano estão intrinsecamente interligados. No entanto, actualmente, mais de 2 mil milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo vivem sem água doce e saneamento, sendo que pelo menos um quarto delas vive na África Subsariana.
DECLARAÇÃO DA SECRETÁRIA-GERAL DO FÓRUM PARLAMENTAR DA SADC NO DIA MUNDIAL DA ÁGUA
STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS 21 MARCH 2024
21 Mar. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumDear Colleagues and Partners,
It gives me great pleasure to present this message to the member parliaments of the Forum and its partners as we mark International Day of Forests, which is being observed under the theme: “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World.”
STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS
Estimados Senhores Presidentes, Senhores Deputados, Colegas e Parceiros,
É com grande prazer que apresento esta mensagem aos Parlamentos Membros do Fórum e aos seus parceiros, no momento em que se assinala o Dia Internacional das Florestas, dia esse que está a ser observado internacionalmente sob o tema: "Florestas e Inovação: Novas Soluções para um Mundo Melhor".
By Moses Magadza
A child that never leaves its mother’s kitchen is in grave danger of growing up thinking that its mother is the best cook in the world, so goes an African saying.
SADC Parliamentary Forum Members of Parliament were in Germany this week to participate in a fact-finding tour on parliamentary democracy as part of the Guest Programme of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Malawi embraces SRHR, HIV and AIDS Governance Project
08 Mar. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumBy Moses Magadza
The Parliament of Malawi has signed up to the third phase of a SIDA-funded Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance Project.
Malawi becomes the sixth national parliament – after the Parliaments of Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique and Lesotho – to implement the project that was initiated by the SADC Parliamentary Forum and is open to 15 SADC Member States.
The First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi, Honourable Madalitso Kazombo, welcomed the Project when he and SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma signed an Implementation Agreement in Lilongwe on 6 March, 2024.
STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8TH MARCH 2024
08 Mar. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumDear Colleagues/partners,
It is with immense pleasure that I release this statement to the Forum’s august Member Parliaments and partners in view of celebrating the International Women’s Day on this 8th March 2024.
