The Crooning Writer, Tee Ngugi
The Crooning Writer: Nature as a motif in Tee Ngugi’s songs and stories
by Moses Magadza In Tee Ngugi’s short story, Martha’s Garden, published in Issue Nine of the St. Petersburg Review, the tragic eponymous heroine sings a haunting song under the moonlight, against the backdrop of a…
15 August 2023
U.S. commits P4 billion to SADC to improve citizens’ quality of life
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The United States Government signed a US$223 million (P3 billion) five-year regional development objective agreement with the Southern African Development Community (SADC). An initial tranche of over $35 million has been…
4 August 2023
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Russia and Africa march together towards a prosperous future, as 2nd Summit and Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum attest
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman St. Petersburg hosted the Second Summit and Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum on 27–28 July 2023. This marks the second time that events of such a magnitude with a focus on…
2 August 2023
English actress Tamara Astor poised to srar in the upcoming film
Auditions for Cattlepost’s new film, Moi, planned for this Christmas in Botswana
The Pan Afrikanist * The short film will star English actress Tamara Astor; it will be directed by Donald Molosi * Auditions will be conducted in Botswana this Christmas * The new short film is…
2 August 2023
Delegates at the Forum discussing 'Identifying an Effective Strategy for Cooperation in Agribusiness' - Pic by Tafadzwa Msarara Dzhekson Emmanuel
Russian producers of mineral fertilisers are ready to double their shipments to African countries
Russian producers of mineral fertilizers are ready to double their shipments to African countries in the next five years. This was announced by Andrey Guryev, President of the Russian Fertilizer Producers Association (RFPA), on the…
2 August 2023
International Cooperation in Financial Security on table at Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman St. Petersburg, Russia A panel discussion on ‘International Cooperation in Financial Security’ will be part of the business programme of the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum as part of the ‘New…
26 July 2023
5th SADC Youth Forum got off this week ahead of International Youth day on 4th August
SADC Youth Parliament urged to fight barriers against youth inclusion in AcFTA implementation
The Pan Africanist Watchman Africa’s youth is well placed to anchor the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AcFTA), SADC Parliamentary Forum Secretary General, Boemo Sekgoma told the 5th SADC Youth Parliament forum…
26 July 2023
Russia's President Vladimir Putin
Russia's President Vladimir Putin
Russia and Africa: Joining Efforts for Peace, Progress and a Successful Future
By Vladimir Putin On July 27-28, St Petersburg will host the second Russia-Africa Summit and Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. On the eve of these large-scale representative events which will bring together heads of state…
24 July 2023
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St. Petersburg Seasons Festival of Culture to showcase African culture, cuisine and cinema during the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The St. Petersburg Seasons Festival of Culture will take place from 25 to 29 July in St. Petersburg at the Second Russia–AfricaSummit and Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. The festival will…
19 July 2023
Zenzo Ngqobe: My win is for Africa
NGQOBE: “MY WIN IS FOR AFRICA!”
*Zenzo Ngqobe scoops Best Actor award in Canada, for role in Botswana film: “My win is for Africa!” * On whether his win is a win for Botswana or South Africa: “It’s a win for…
11 July 2023
