Africa

Aide-to-the-President-of-Russia-Yury-Ushakov

Putin-Trump Summit in the Works as Ukraine Peace Talks Gain Momentum

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in the coming days following a high-level discussion in Moscow aimed at advancing efforts to resolve…

7 August 2025

The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Namibia, Hon. Philipus Wido Katamelo

SADC Parliamentarians chart path to end hunger through new Agrifood Alliance and right to food legislation

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa Parliamentarians from SADC Member States have concluded a high-level meeting and training toward transforming food systems and eradicating hunger in Southern Africa with strong commitments to legislative reforms,…

7 August 2025

HSDSP Committee Chairperson, Hon Mope Khati from Lesotho

SADC PF committee sets the stage for rights-based regional development

27 July 2025 By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg To bolster parliamentary oversight and enhance legislative action on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across the region, the SADC Parliamentary Forum convened a two-day induction…

7 August 2025

Mr. Prince Daniel, Assistant Clerk to the Parliament of Zimbabwe (left), with Mr Sackeus Kadhikwa, the Public Relations Officer at the National Assembly of Namibia, during a visit to the SADC PF Secretariat in Namibia recently

Zim Parliamentary staff hail Namibia visit, eye stronger collaboration and E-Parliament transformation

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – A delegation of senior staff members from the Parliament of Zimbabwe recently completed a week-long learning exchange visit to the National Assembly of Namibia and the Secretariat of the…

6 August 2025

Morna - Artist Rebirth

Unmasking Postnatal Depression

By: Vitalio Angula Morna Ikosa’s 118-page offering titled ‘Unmasking Post Natal Depression’ delves into the unspoken reality of Post Natal Depression (sometimes referred to as Post-Partum Depression), estimated to affect one in five women on…

6 August 2025

ENOUGH! Zimbabwean Members of Parliament and citizens at the official launch of a national campaign against child abuse, rape, and the denial of sexual and reproductive health and rights (Pic. Parliament of Zimbabwe)

“Enough!” as Zimbabwe expands campaign against abuse and teenage pregnancy

By Moses Magadza in Windhoek The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe, Hon. Ezra Chadzamira, has officially launched a national campaign against child abuse, rape, and the denial…

5 August 2025

Maria Zakharova

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova: BRICS represents global majority

BRICS has evolved from an informal platform for dialogue into an association capable of responding to global challenges with practical actions. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova in an exclusive interview…

3 August 2025

New Book Exposes Truths Behind International Elephant, Rhino Conservation Challenge

Africa’s iconic wildlife stands at a dangerous crossroads. The majestic elephants and rhinos, symbols of strength and beauty, now face an uncertain future. In his new book, Conservation Challenge – The Case of Doomsday for…

3 August 2025

Mass graves, unclaimed bodies: Israel's war robs Gazans of funeral rites (Pic. Al Jazeera)

Israeli policy towards Palestinians in the Gaza Strip: from repression and control to destruction and annihilation

Executive Summary of an investigation by B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories July 2025 Since October 2023, Israel has fundamentally changed its policy toward the Palestinians. Following the Hamas-led…

30 July 2025

Mr. Xolile George Secretary of Parliament of South Africa

Clerks urged to support SADC PF change into a SADC regional Parliament

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Chairperson of the Committee of Clerks and Secretaries General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Mr. Xolile George, has highlighted the role of Clerks and Secretaries…

29 July 2025

Pope Leo XIV apologises for the role of the Catholic Church in legitimising slavery

Pope Leo XIV breaks silence on the Vatican’s role in slavery, calls for vigilance in digital era

By Fortune Madondo Introduction Exactly a day after the 63rd anniversary of Africa day, on Monday, 26 May 2026, the head of the Vatican or worldwide Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV, came clean on the…

2 June 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Putin Extends Africa Day Greetings, Highlights Russia–Africa Ties

May 25, 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed warm wishes to African Heads of State and Government on the occasion of Africa Day, commending the continent’s progress and reaffirming Moscow’s commitment to deepening cooperation.…

29 May 2026

Orange Money Commercial and Marketing Director, Gazza Motswagole

Top’a o Pop’e promotion unveiled as Orange Money turns 15

Orange Botswana has launched a new customer promotion worth P1.1 million as its Orange Money service marks 15 years in operation. The campaign, branded Top’a o Pop’e, will run nationwide and offers daily, weekly and…

27 May 2026

An exhibitor at last year's Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair

UB positions itself as an industry partner at the Northern Trade Fair

Francistown, 27 May 2026 —The University of Botswana (UB) is showcasing its research, innovation and professional training programmes at the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF), underscoring its role in driving economic diversification and skills…

27 May 2026

Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution

STATEMENT BY THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT

The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice announced on May 20 and proclaimed for several weeks against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of…

27 May 2026

His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Republic of Botswana and Special Envoy to SADC

Cuba rejects U.S. imperialism: Ambassador Izaguirre condemns indictment of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz

Cynthia Thanda History is best told by the people who live it, and some stories demand to be heard directly from the source. On the 25th of May 2026, His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre,…

27 May 2026