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Kazungula water project crucial for SADC industrial development and market integration objectives

THE Government of the Republic of Zambia in partnership with the Southern African Development Community Fund for Water Infrastructure and Basic Sanitation (SADC Water Fund)…

Fare thee well Frene Ginwala – ‘pioneer of women’s rights’

"At a time when scant attention was given to the many ways in which women were oppressed and exploited, Frene fought for the struggles of women to be recognised.

In a political environment in which the dominance of men didn’t even invite comment, Frene Ginwala was one of the few voices that was consistent and insistent that women should occupy their rightful place in the struggle.

In this, she can be counted as part of a proud lineage of courageous women that have fought for the freedom of all in this country, men and women, black and white." President Cyril Ramaphosa

SADC energy ministers commit to improving life through equitable access to energy and water

The Ministerial meeting further reviewed the regional power generation and transmission projects, petroleum and gas programmes, renewable energy and energy efficiency issues, energy sector regulatory activities implemented by the subsidiary organisations and the International Cooperating Partners supporting SADC Energy programmes.

Saoudé inspiring women to challenge gender norms and become financially independent

It is only recently, at age 36, that Saoudé Garba has felt in charge of her own life. Born in the village of Danje in southern Niger, she was married early to one of the three chiefs of the village. She had her first child at the age of 15, followed by eight more

Historic Mount Tshikumbu connects Semitic Bakgalaka clan to the past

The boulders, stacked precariously one over the other, tower over the rugged landscape like silent keepers of time, custodians of secrets from long, long ago. The hill carries with it a mythical aura, like others around the area which seem to hide classified knowledge from the beginning of time.