Rwandan parliamentary resolution on the eastern DRC crisis: A pragmatic plea for security and stability
Silence Charumbira Rwandan lawmakers this week adopted a sweeping resolution in response to the protracted insecurity in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the European Parliament’s Resolution (2025/2553 (RSP)) of 13 February 2025. While the text pulls no punches in critiquing what it sees as one-sided narratives from the European Parliament, it also […]
Zim police detain famous journalist Mhlanga as pressure mounts on Mnangagwa
Silence Charumbira The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Monday arrested famous journalist, Blessed Mhlanga, in Harare charging him with breaching S164 of the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Act Cap 12:07 for “Transmission of data message inciting violence or damage to property.” Mhlanga has been in the crosshairs of the ZRP for a few weeks after […]
South Africa has no better option than withdrawal from Congo: expert
Calls for South Africa to withdraw its troops from eastern DR Congo continue to grow, with one military and defence expert saying withdrawing is now the only option for South Africa because it can no longer influence the military situation. Darren Olivier, a director at African Defence Review with nearly two decades’ experience in conflict […]
AfDB presidential candidates under scrutiny
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – The race for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is intensifying amid growing concerns over the commitment of some candidates to the transparency of the election process. As the May 29 poll approaches, five candidates have entered the race to succeed Akinwumi Adesina, the Nigerian national who has led […]
China’s South-to-North Water Diversion Project reaches new milestone
Africa News 24 Pretoria Bureau BEIJING, China — China’s South-to-North Water Diversion Project, the world’s largest water transfer initiative, has achieved a significant milestone by delivering over 70 billion cubic meters of water through its middle route since its full operation began in December 2014. This monumental project serves as a critical water source for […]
China commits to eradicating severe air pollution by 2025
Africa News 24 Pretoria Bureau BEIJING, China — China has unveiled an ambitious plan to virtually eliminate severe air pollution by 2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s environmental agenda outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). Li Tianwei, an official with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, announced the initiative on Monday, noting […]
Shanghai unveils plan to elevate tourism and to increase African visitors
Africa News 24 Pretoria Bureau SHANGHAI, China – Shanghai Municipality in East China has launched an ambitious three-year action plan set to commence in 2025, aiming to propel the city’s tourism industry toward high-quality development. The comprehensive plan outlines six strategic pillars encompassing 21 key initiatives, all designed to position the city as China’s premier […]
Strengthen China-Africa ties in advancing indigenous ways to modernization
Silence Charumbira The need for modernization in China and Africa cannot be understated, but it would be fallacy to try driving it in the precepts of the West. Since 1949, since the People’s Republic of China was born, ushered in by the legendary Chairman Mao Zedong, the country has been on a solitary journey of […]
Zambia and SA to chair key SADC PF committee
… as Forum strengthens governance, accountability Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, Namibia – The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has taken a significant step in strengthening governance, accountability, and risk management by holding the inaugural meeting of its Audit & Risk Committee. The meeting, held virtually on 21 February 2025, saw the election of […]
A 9-year-old child’s pure salute to Dr Sam Nujoma
Our Correspondent WINDHOEK, Namibia – As the motorcade bearing the casket of the late Founding Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma, rolled down Sam Nujoma Drive early morning on Thursday, 20 February 2025, a poignant moment unfolded. Nine-year-old Gcina Gaeyo Masuku, a young Motswana living in Namibia, stood with his fist clenched in […]
