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OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF THE SECOND EXECUTIVE OF THE YOUNG SOCIAL WORKERS NETWORK SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (YSWN SADC) – KINGDOM OF LESOTHO CHAPTER
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OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF THE SECOND EXECUTIVE OF THE YOUNG SOCIAL WORKERS NETWORK SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (YSWN SADC) – KINGDOM OF LESOTHO CHAPTER

ByPuseletso Mpeisa

The Young Social Workers Network Southern African Development Community (YSWN SADC) -Kingdom of Lesotho Chapter will convene its second executive installation (official inauguration for 2025/2026) on 6th September 2025 at Cynthia Guest Lodge, Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho. The Young Social Workers Network Kingdom of Lesotho chapter (YSWN LSO) is a duly network-affiliated structure of the…

Trump Freezes USAid Global Fund worldwide
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Trump Freezes USAid Global Fund worldwide

ByYSWN Editorial Team

Memo offers further guidance to ‘stop-work’ directive and how to achieve Trump’s America first policy.   Donald Trump urged US Agency for International Development (USAid) workers to join the effort to transform how the federal government allocates aid around the world in line with his America first policy. His administration threatened “disciplinary action” for any staff…

BOTSWANA & NAMIBIA OPEN BORDERS, PASSPORT ABOLITION
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BOTSWANA & NAMIBIA OPEN BORDERS, PASSPORT ABOLITION

ByYSWN Editorial Team

In a landmark move, Namibia and Botswana have agreed to allow unrestricted travel between their borders, marking a significant milestone in regional integration within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This initiative promotes closer ties between the two nations and unlocks vast socioeconomic opportunities through enhanced cross-border trade and collaboration. Policy Implementation and Impact Under…

IN PICS | Presidential Inauguration 2024
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IN PICS | Presidential Inauguration 2024

ByYSWN Editorial Team

Photographers snap the scene at the Union Buildings for the presidential inauguration in the government of national unity   President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the nation for the first time as the newly-inaugurated president of the Republic of South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Image: Thapelo Morebudi President Cyril Ramaphosa was also welcomed to the…

Reflections on The International Social Work MONTH
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Reflections on The International Social Work MONTH

ByBusisiswe Madikizela-Theu

It is with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility that I address you as the newly appointed Managing Editor of our organisation’s newsletter. I am also honoured to serve as an Advisory Board Member, contributing to the collective vision and mission of the Young Social Work Network SADC. In this inaugural editorial letter,…