The Joint Parliamentary Women Caucus has officially been launched in Windhoek, bringing together women lawmakers from different political parties to strengthen participation in parliamentary processes and decision-making.

The election and subsequent ascension to power of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah have given new credence to women in politics in Africa.

In Zambia, female presidents of opposition political parties are equally optimistic that Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah has set a new path for women in politics.