Anti-Israel protests outside the Pan African Parliament buildings in Midrand, South Africa
The battle heats up as Africa rallies against Israel’s AU observer status
By Suraya Dadoo As a modern-day colonial power, Israel offends the anti-colonial spirit of the African Union (AU) and until it ends its occupation of Palestine, Israel cannot play any role at the AU. This…
18 August 2021
New SADC Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi, has his job cut out for him
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi’s spirited campaign for Botswana’s candidate for the coveted prize of Executive Secretary of the 16-member regional bloc, SADC, finally paid off Tuesday in Lilongwe, Malawi, when Elias…
17 August 2021
Zambian opposition leader Hichilema wins the presidential election
LUSAKA, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) — Zambia’s opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has emerged as the winner in the Aug. 12 presidential election, beating incumbent President Edgar Lungu. Hichilema managed to pass the 50 percent-plus-one requirement for…
16 August 2021
Presidential candidates - Hichilema and Lungu
Zambian president declares election not free and fair
Source: Xinhua LUSAKA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Saturday declared the general election as not being free and fair. The Zambian president said the general election in three provinces was characterised…
15 August 2021
Zambia's presidential candidate Hichilema pic. africanarguments.org
Voting starts in Zambia’s tightly contested elections
LUSAKA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Voting in Zambia’s tightly-contested general elections began on Thursday with long queues in polling stations in the capital Lusaka. Incumbent President Edgar Lungu was the first voter at Andrew…
12 August 2021
Interview: COVID-19 hampering Zimbabwe’s elephants’ conservation efforts
by Gretinah Machingura HARARE, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) The COVID-19 pandemic has affected Zimbabwe’s primary source of funding for the conservation of elephants and other wildlife, resulting in a surge in incidents of human-wildlife…
12 August 2021
Zambia election: Young voters may hold the cards
BBC News, Lusaka– Zambia is expected to hold tightly contested presidential and parliamentary elections on Thursday, with many voters – especially the youth – worried about the economic turmoil that has hit the copper-rich nation.…
12 August 2021
Health Minister Dr. Edwin Dikoloti receiving the donation from Chinese Ambassador, H.E. Wang Xuefeng
Chinese Embassy donates oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and Personal Protective Equipment to Botswana
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On 4th August, Chinese Ambassador H.E. Wang Xuefeng handed over eight (8) oxygen concentrators and 20 ventilators to Hon. Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, Minister of Health and Wellness, helping Botswana fight against…
9 August 2021
Pro-Israeli Africans show their teeth at the African Union
The 22nd of July 2021 will go down in the history of the African Union as a day of shame. On that day, the AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, shamelessly received the credentials of…
9 August 2021
Organic Naturals Skincare product line consists of four products
Organic Naturals Skincare products work best under the African hot weather
by Cynthia Thanda Is your skin dry or oily? Tried to drink water but do you want something else to keep it smooth and healthy? Worry not. The Pan Afrikanist has you covered after an…
7 August 2021
