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UNITING VOICES ON HANSARD ACROSS THE AFRICA REGION

CHEA-AR unites Africa’s Hansard professionals to strengthen reporting and support democratic dialogue.

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August 11, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Biennial CHEA-AR Conference - Ghana

Charting the Future of Hansard: Embracing Innovation and Technology for Enhanced Parliamentary Reporting in Africa

March 23, 2027 - March 27, 2027
Biennial CHEA-AR Conference - Uganda

A premier gathering for African parliamentary reporting professionals.

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CHEA-AR is a collaborative network of Hansard professionals from parliaments across the Africa region.

The Association is committed to serving the interests of parliamentary democracy by enhancing the quality of all parliamentary reporting in the Africa Region through the regular exchange of technical and other information.

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United by a Common Purpose

CHEA-AR reflects diversity with over 28 affiliated members, divided into four regional blocs.

Diverse Membership Across Africa

With members from over 25 national and regional parliaments, CHEA-AR reflects the linguistic, cultural, and institutional diversity of Africa.

Committed to Knowledge Exchange

Through regular conferences and collaboration, CHEA-AR empowers its members with tools, insights, and shares best practices for impactful reporting.

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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Meet the Current Executive Committee of CHEA-AR

The Executive Committee of CHEA-AR is responsible for the management of the affairs of the Association and ensuring that the decisions of the Plenary Biennial Conference are implemented.

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Updates From Across the Continent

Stay informed with the latest updates from CHEA-AR. Our news section keeps you connected with what’s happening in the world of Hansard reporting, from regional developments to training highlights and member achievements.

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11th Biennial CHEA-AR Conference Announced

11th Biennial CHEA-AR Conference Announced

Join members from across Africa for a week of workshops, networking, and shared learning. Details coming soon.
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Spotlight on Member Achievements

Spotlight on Member Achievements

A look at recent milestones from Hansard teams in various regional blocs
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New Training Resources Now Available

New Training Resources Now Available

Access our latest learning materials designed to support ongoing professional development for parliamentary reporters.
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Ms Hortensiah Nyawira Kamau

Ms. Hortensiah Nyawira Kamau holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication and a BA in Communication from Daystar University, Kenya. With over 20 years’ experience in the Kenyan legislature, she is currently a Principal Hansard Editor in the Senate, having previously served as Senior Hansard Editor, and earlier worked in public relations. She has attended courses in leadership, management, and Hansard production, including Parliamentary Practices and Procedures and the Parliamentary Internship Programme in India. Ms. Kamau also serves as a Trustee of the Parliamentary Service Commission Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme and is a member of its Annual Report Editorial Committee.

Ms Sibongile Khoza

Sibongile Khoza holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Translation from the University of South
Africa, as well as a Master’s degree in Translation from the University of the Witwatersrand.
She worked as an interpreter for the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa from 2006 to
November 2011. Since December 2011, she has served as Chief Editor of Hansard in the
Mpumalanga Legislature, while also contributing to terminology projects for the Department of
Sport, Arts and Culture. Sibongile is currently pursuing a PhD in Translation and Interpreting at
the University of the Witwatersrand.

Mr Adam Iddrisu

Adam Iddrisu, Esq. is Vice President of the Commonwealth Hansard Editors Association – Africa Region and President of the Official Reporters and Editors Society, Ghana (ORES–Ghana). He joined the Parliamentary Service of Ghana in 2002, earning a Verbatim Reporters Certificate from the Government Secretarial School, and progressed from Reporter II to his current role as Editor of Debates and Head of the Hansard Office.

He holds a First-Class Honours in Management Studies and an MBA from the University of Cape Coast, an LLB from the University of Ghana, a Higher National Diploma from Tamale Technical University, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from GIMPA, a Professional Certificate in Law from the Ghana School of Law, and multiple specialised reporting certifications.

Mr Steve Katawa Banda

Mr Steve Katawa is the President of CHE-AR since 2022. He served as a Principal Editor of
Hansard for Parliament of Malawi, deputising the Chief Editor of Hansard/Head of Hansard
from 2017 to 2021. He is the Chief Editor of Hansard/ Head of Hansard for Parliament of
Malawi From 2021 to date.

Ms Euphraat Hopane

Ms Euphraat Hopane is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Commonwealth Hansard Editors Association – Africa Region since 2017 to date. She joined Parliament of the Republic of South Africa in November 2005 as a Language Practitioner in Hansard reporting. She rose through the ranks from Language Practitioner to Senior Language Practitioner, Control Language Practitioner, and now Unit Manager for Hansard reporting. Ms Hopane holds a BA and BA Hons from the University of Limpopo, Bphil (Hons) from Stellenbosch University, and a Master of Arts in Forensic Linguistics from Pennsylvania Western University. She is also a member of the International Association for Forensic and Legal Linguistics.Get notified about new articles