… She further said his contribution to regional cooperation, including his role in the establishment of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, and his efforts to modernise Parliament through reform initiatives. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah honours Tjitendero’s legacyNamibia Minute.
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SADC Parliamentary Forum
Also known as: Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum · SADC PF · SADC-PF · the Forum
Regional parliamentary forum in Southern Africa that advocates on HIV-AIDS prevention, sexual and reproductive health, and legislative modernization across member parliaments.
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- April 2026
… Under the theme ‘Towards Stronger, Greener and More Diversified Economies: Catalysing Business and Trade Opportunities Between the EU and Namibia’, the forum will focus on sectors such as green hydrogen and renewable energy, critical raw materials, agribusiness, cultural and crea …
Namibia–EU forum targets N$390 billionfor green future- March 2026
… Meanwhile, during last year’s 58th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasised the importance of women accessing finance and markets through public procurement, quotas, and support for cooperatives. …
Namibia records gender equality stridesMoses Magadza A two-day annual review meeting of the Sweden-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and Aids Governance Project of the SADC Parliamentary Forum ended in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday. …
‘Guard sexual, reproductive health rights jealously’- February 2026
Moses Magadza The secretary-general (SG) of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Boemo Sekgoma, has called on parliamentarians across Southern Africa to intensify efforts to promote condom use. …
SADC PF rallies end to condom stigma… We currently host, among others, the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) Secretariat, the SADC Parliamentary Forum, the Benguela Current Commission, the Southeast Atlantic Fisheries Organisation, the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency and Southern African Sc …
Remarks by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani at Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat agreement signingThe secretary general of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum, Boemo Sekgoma, has called on parliamentarians across southern Africa to intensify efforts to promote condom use, eliminate stigma and domesticate the SADC model law on HIV-AIDS. …
End condom stigma, adopt HIV model law — SADC Parliamentary Forum… The forum highlighted that, despite the prospect for opportunities of AI, parliaments face hurdles such as outdated information technology systems, poor data quality, lack of AI literacy and ethical concerns. …
Parliament embraces AI… Namibia remains an active participant in regional and global inter-parliamentary forums, including the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. …
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opens Third Session of Eighth Parliament in Windhoek- April 2025
President of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (Sadc PF) Justin Tokely on Monday described Namibia as a patriotic nation with a fascinating history. …
Tokely lauds Namibia’s patriotism, interesting history
Politics
President honours founding Speaker Tjitendero's democratic legacy
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to Dr. Mosé Penaani Tjitendero, Namibia's founding Speaker of the National Assembly, at a Heroes' Acre commemoration in Windhoek, describing him as a visionary leader and nation builder whose work in the liberation struggle, SWAPO Party, and 14 years as Speaker shaped the country's democratic institutions.
Why it matters
Presidential tribute to founding Speaker Tjitendero reinforces institutional memory of democratic norms and impartiality at a moment when parliamentary independence faces scrutiny.
26 April 2026 · Informanté →
Sunday 26 April
President honours founding Speaker Tjitendero's democratic legacy
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to Dr. Mosé Penaani Tjitendero, Namibia's founding Speaker of the National Assembly, at a Heroes' Acre commemoration in Windhoek, describing him as a visionary leader and nation builder whose work in the liberation struggle, SWAPO Party, and 14 years as Speaker shaped the country's democratic institutions.
26 April 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 23 April
Namibia-EU forum seeks N$390 billion for green energy and diversification
The Namibia-European Union Business Forum, scheduled for 12–13 May in Windhoek, aims to secure N$390 billion in investment for green energy, logistics hubs, and sustainable economic diversification. The event will focus on green hydrogen, renewable energy, critical raw materials, agribusiness, cultural and creative industries, and the automotive sector, with Walvis Bay and Lüderitz positioned as key logistics hubs.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 10 March
Namibia's top three government posts now held by women
National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, the first woman to lead Namibia's parliament, says the country is advancing gender equality through policy advocacy and gender-sound laws. With President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Vice President Lucia Witbooi also in office, Namibia is among the few countries globally where women hold the president, vice president, and speaker positions simultaneously.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 6 March
SADC MPs urged to protect sexual and reproductive health gains
A review meeting of the Sweden-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights project ended in Angola with calls for stronger domestic resource mobilization to safeguard progress as global funding faces uncertainty. Regional lawmakers and development partners emphasized Parliament's role in advancing SRHR, HIV/AIDS governance and gender equality across the SADC region.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 17 February
SADC Parliamentary Forum pushes condom promotion, HIV prevention
The SADC Parliamentary Forum's secretary-general has called on Southern African parliamentarians to promote condom use, eliminate stigma, and domesticate the SADC Model Law on HIV and AIDS. She urged legislators to use their constitutional mandates to ensure condom access, prevent stock-outs, and support public education framing condoms as protection and care.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia hosts Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat
Namibia has formally signed a headquarters agreement to host the secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) in Windhoek, making it the world's first Global South-anchored intergovernmental organisation dedicated to water. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani said the decision reflects Namibia's long experience in water cooperation, transboundary basin management, and its proven track record hosting other regional institutions.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
SADC forum urges condom use, adoption of HIV model law
The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum's secretary general has called on regional parliamentarians to promote condom use, eliminate stigma, and adopt the SADC model law on HIV-AIDS, marking International Condom Day on 13 February. She emphasised condoms as an effective, affordable prevention tool and urged member parliaments to domesticate the model law to strengthen national HIV responses and protect human rights.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 February
Namibian Parliament adopts AI for legislative efficiency and transparency
Namibian Parliament has incorporated artificial intelligence tools to transcribe debates, translate documents, and analyse amendments to support MPs in decision-making and legislative work. The adoption aligns with a regional SADC initiative to modernise parliamentary processes, though challenges including outdated IT systems, poor data quality, and ethical concerns remain across the region.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 5 February
President opens third session of eighth parliament in Windhoek
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the third session of parliament with a focus on inclusive development and participatory democracy, calling on lawmakers to pass laws addressing high unemployment, inequality and poverty, and to add value to Namibia's natural resources through local beneficiation. She noted that only two of nine bills were passed in the past year and urged parliament to rise above partisanship to deliver tangible outcomes for citizens.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →