Also known as: the Forum
SADC Parliamentary Forum — regional body promoting constitutionalism, HIV prevention, and parliamentary modernization across Southern Africa.
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Windhoek Observer
SADC Parliamentary Forum has formally launched the process to develop new model law on constitutionalism and rule of law
“The SADC Parliamentary Forum has formally launched the process to develop a new SADC model law on constitutionalism and the rule of law, with regional stakeholders convening in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a consultative meeting aimed at shaping the proposed soft law.”
SADC PF starts drafting governance model lawNew Era
SADC Parliamentary Forum is Sweden-funded on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, HIV and Aids Governance Project
“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’New Era
SADC Parliamentary Forum developed the SADC Model Law on HIV and AIDS
“Sekgoma recalled that the Forum developed the SADC Model Law on HIV and AIDS, which provides "a comprehensive framework for strengthening national responses, protecting human rights, reducing stigma and discrimination, and improving access to essential prevention, treatment, care and support services."”
SADC PF rallies end to condom stigmaNew Era
SADC Parliamentary Forum pledged commitment to working with national parliaments and governments to strengthen HIV prevention efforts HIV prevention and ending AIDS
“The SG also pledged that the SADC PF "reaffirms its commitment to working with national parliaments, governments, civil society and development partners to strengthen HIV prevention efforts and to support regional and national actions aimed at ending AIDS as a public health threat."”
SADC PF rallies end to condom stigmaThe Namibian
SADC Parliamentary Forum developed the SADC model law on HIV-AIDS
“Sekgoma recalls that the forum developed the SADC model law on HIV-AIDS, which provides "a comprehensive framework for strengthening national responses, protecting human rights, reducing stigma and discrimination, and improving access to essential prevention, treatment, care and support services".”
End condom stigma, adopt HIV model law — SADC Parliamentary ForumThe SADC Parliamentary Forum has launched a process to develop a new model law on constitutionalism and the rule of law, with stakeholders including parliamentarians, constitutional experts, and civil society representatives meeting in Johannesburg in April 2026 to shape the proposed soft law.
12 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The SADC Parliamentary Forum has launched a process to develop a new model law on constitutionalism and the rule of law, with stakeholders including parliamentarians, constitutional experts, and civil society representatives meeting in Johannesburg in April 2026 to shape the proposed soft law.
12 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →