Southern African News Features

Ruling party expected to win the Botswana elections

by Lekopanye Mooketsi -  SANF 04 no 93 The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) that has dominated national elections since independence in 1966 is expected...

Assessing Regional Integration in Africa

by Chipo Muvezwa -  SANF 04 no 87 Regional trading blocs are seen as the building pillars of a stronger Africa as the continent seeks...

SADC and EU ministers agree to strengthen security cooperation

SANF 04 no 92 Six government ministers from southern Africa met ministers from the European Union in the Netherlands on 20 October to review developments...

Environmental journalism still on fringes of mainstream media

by Leonissah Munjoma - SANF 04 no 91 Why has environmental journalism remained on the fringes of mainstream media? This is the question journalists, representatives from...

Communicating Africa: New challenges for African broadcasters

by Bayano Valy - SANF 04 no 90 African public broadcasters have vowed to reinvigorate the Union of National Radio and Television Organizations of Africa...

Selective application of global AIDS fund likely to reverse gains

by Tsitsi Singizi - SANF 04 no 88 As southern Africa moves towards comprehensive regional integration and its people migrate within the region, the wisdom...

Pan African Parliament agrees rules and procedures, sets up committees

by Hopewell Radebe -  SANF 04 no 86 The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has spent the first two weeks of its seating sorting out legalities, rules...

Pan African Parliament expected to give concrete expression to vision of united, integrated and...

by Chengetai Madziwa -  SANF 04 no 85 The Pan African Parliament will have its first regular session in South Africa when its 265 members...

In remembrance of the past and toward a future free of conflict …

by Bayano Valy - SANF 04 no 84 Southern Africa can remain conflict-free if the youth who become future leaders learn from the experiences of...

Why governments should consult widely before committing to new loans

by Virginia Muwanigwa - SANF 04 no 83 As lobbying for debt cancellation gathers momentum, governments have been urged to ensure negotiations for new loans...

Africa’s performance at Athens Games showed need for more resources

SANF 04 no 82 African athletes may have returned home with a few medals from the 2004 Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece, but the...

SADC water division calls for impact through partnerships

by Stanley Mubako - SANF 04 no 81 Country water partnerships in southern Africa have been challenged to come up with business plans that ensure...