16th BRICS Summit kicks off in Kazan, Russia October 22 – 24, 2024
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend a BRICS summit scheduled to take place in Kazan on October 22-24. The 16th summit of the group, it will be held in Russia,…
17 October 2024
Mr Joseph Manzi, the Director of Programmes at the SADC PF. Photo: SADC PF
SADC PF Public Hearings aim to promote citizen engagement and regional integration
By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – SADC citizens will have an opportunity to engage their representatives within the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) on a range of issues when it hosts its…
17 October 2024
We demand the immediate release of Kémi Séba
Media Statement by Nkosi ZMD Mandela Mvezo Komkhulu (The Great Place), Wednesday 16th October 2024: We demand the immediate release of Kémi Séba and Henry Djehuty. Kémi has been one of the most vocal and…
17 October 2024
Republican Vice President Mutale Nalumango (L) and Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing (R) make a toast during the 75th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the People’s Republic of China - Picture by Royd Sibajene
Zambia – China Friendship Clocks 60
October 06, 2024 By Linda Mupemo Five days after gaining independence from its colonial masters on 24th October 1964, Zambia with founding President Kenneth Kaunda at the helm of power established diplomatic relations with the…
17 October 2024
The warrior women of the Kingdom of Dahomey
The warrior women of the Amazons of the Americas and African continents, flames of courage and resistance, the struggles for the freedom of humanity
BY AMBASSADOR PHATSE JUSTICE PIITSO 10 OCTOBER 2024 Centuries after the arrival of the first expedition of the European voyage of discovery into the tranquil shores of the Americas, the belligerent scholars have not yet…
15 October 2024
BRICS holds first meeting of diamond industry dialogue platform
A meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors in Moscow on October 9th hosted an informal dialogue platform on cooperation in the diamond industry, held with assistance from the African Diamond Producers Association…
15 October 2024
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia and Head of the Namibian Delegation to the 149th IPU Assembly, Honourable Prof. Peter H. Katjavivi (left) receives a Certificate of Recognition from Hon Roger Mancienne, President of the SADC PF, for his significant contributions to both the SADC-PF and the IPU. Photo: Contributed.
Namibian Speaker notes progress towards SADC Regional Parliament at IPU Meeting
By Moses Magadza The Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia and Head of the Namibian Delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, Honourable Prof. Peter H. Katjavivi, has expressed satisfaction on progress towards…
15 October 2024
SADC PF SG calls for action and commitment on International Day of the Girl Child
SADC PF SG calls for action and commitment on International Day of the Girl Child
By Own Correspondent in Windhoek, Namibia As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October 2024, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, has called for…
11 October 2024
EU Court of Justice Ruling: A Historic Victory for the Saharawi People and the Polisario Front
In a landmark ruling on October 4, 2024, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) reaffirmed that Morocco has no sovereignty over Western Sahara, declaring any EU-Morocco agreements involving the territory invalid. This decision is being…
5 October 2024
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Fruit trade between China, ASEAN thrives
By Yan Yu Fruit trade between China and ASEAN countries has been thriving in recent years thanks to the increasingly trade relations between the two sides. At a fruit trading center in Youyi township, Pingxiang,…
3 October 2024