Rwanda hails DRC, M23 peace deal

KIGALI. – Rwanda has welcomed the signing of a declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group in Doha, Qatar, aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC.

We hope to reach a consensus soon with Lungu family: President Hichilema

Farai Dauramanzi Echo Editor Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has spoken about former President Edgar Lungu’s funeral plans, drawing a parallel with African traditions. Dr Lungu served as the sixth President…

Commonwealth Business Women Africa Zimbabwe Chapter launches locally

Nokuthula Dube The Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-Africa) Zimbabwe Chapter celebrated its first anniversary with the official launch of its local operations after a year of running virtually. The milestone…

Pan African Parliament and APRM sign MoU to strengthen good governance and democracy in Africa

George Maponga in MIDRAND The Pan African Parliament (PAP) and the AU’s African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that seeks to promote collaboration…

Mozambican man arrested for illegal entry into Zimbabwe, fined $200 for immigration violations

Lovemore Kadzura Mutare Bureau A MOZAMBICAN national who entered Zimbabwe via an illegal point in Chipinge, driving a South African-registered vehicle, has been arrested and fined for violating immigration laws.…

PAP seeks greater African voice at UN

The 5th Ordinary Session of the 6th Parliament of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) officially opened here yesterday with a call for Africa to get more representation in bodies such as the UN to reflect the new multilateral world order.

Report on “aphelion phenomenon” is fake

Sifelani Tsiko Fact Check Editor “Starting tomorrow at 5:00 AM: for 27 hours we will experience the APHELION PHENOMENON. The Earth will be very far from the Sun. We cannot…

Charumbira calls for African solutions to African problems

George Maponga in MIDRAND, South Africa PAN African Parliament (PAP) president Chief Fortune Charumbira says it is high time Africa stops allowing outsiders to shape the continent’s future. In his…

Nearly 900 killed at food collection points . . . as malnutrition worsens in Gaza

Herald Reporter THE humanitarian situation in Gaza is deteriorating, with nearly 900 people killed at food collection points run by the United States-linked organisation, while others, especially children, are dying…

Building Africa’s digital future: From Vision to action with private sector power

Sanda Ojiambo AFRICA’S digital transformation is accelerating, with growing investment, innovation and expanding access. But infrastructure and investment gaps impede the scale and scope of progress. Expanding the continent’s digital…