CONCERNED: The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Honorable Roger Mancienne. Photo: Moses Magadza
SADC PF President wants proactive role for IPU in conflict resolution
By Moses Magadza The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Honorable Roger Mancienne, has challenged the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to be more initiative-taking in ending conflicts in various parts of the world, saying countries that…
25 March 2024
RECOGNISED: Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe. Photo: Moses Magadza
SADC Geopolitical Group honours Zimbabwe Speaker, Mutenda
By Moses Magadza The SADC Geopolitical Group on March 22, 2024, presented a Certificate of Distinction to Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe for his outstanding contribution to the…
23 March 2024
RECOGNISED: Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe. Photo: Moses Magadza
SADC Geopolitical Group honours Zimbabwe Speaker, Mudenda
By Moses Magadza The SADC Geopolitical Group on March 22, 2024, presented a Certificate of Distinction to Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe for his outstanding contribution to the…
23 March 2024
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How German Energy Giant Siemens Enables Settler Colonialism in Western Sahara
Vitalio Angula In recent years, there have been growing calls regarding supply chain due-diligence. This, in order to ensure that corporations exercise due care and diligence in guaranteeing that the goods and services they procure…
21 March 2024
The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: Moses Magadza
Calls for leadership as digital transformation takes hold
By Moses Magadza The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, has commended directors of Information Communication Technology (ICT) departments of national parliaments for their commitment and dedication to fostering digital empowerment…
20 March 2024
WORKING VISIT: SADC PF SG Ms. Boemo Sekgoma (seated 3rd from left), MPs who chair Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum pose for a souvenir photograph with their hosts during a working visit under the Guest Programme of the Federal Republic of Germany. Photo: Contributed.
SADC PF MPs in Germany for lessons sharing
By Moses Magadza A child that never leaves its mother’s kitchen is in grave danger of growing up thinking that its mother is the best cook in the world, so goes an African saying. SADC…
15 March 2024
Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi fields questions from local and foreign journalists during a press conference on the sidelines of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, China (pic. Xinhua)
Minister Wang Yi explains China’s foreign policy
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman / Xinhua News Agency On March 7, 2024, The Pan Afrikanist joined a press conference that was held on the margins of the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress…
12 March 2024
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Malawi embraces SRHR, HIV and AIDS Governance Project
By Moses Magadza The Parliament of Malawi has signed up to the third phase of a SIDA-funded Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance Project. Malawi becomes the sixth national parliament – after the…
8 March 2024
Boiemo Sekgoma - an epitome of women's emancipation
Time for inclusive architecture of policy and legal reforms to revitalise and invest in women’s rights
By Boemo Sekgoma* WINDHOEK – The 8th of March 2024 is International Women’s Day. This year’s UN theme is focused on “Investing with women to accelerate change”. This theme presents an opportunity for deeper reflection…
7 March 2024
The 14th National People's Congress (NPC) opens its second session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng were present at the opening meeting. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
China steps up innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Not the snow or cold weather could dampen the palpable sense of enthusiasm among Deputies and thousands of representatives and foreign dignitaries that thronged the Great Hall of the People in…
5 March 2024