October 2025 – Africa Hotspot

PAP Convenes Sixth Ordinary Session: Runs under AU 2025 Theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), has announced that the 6th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature will be held from November 1 to 15, 2025, at its Headquarters in Midrand, South Africa. This critical session aligns with the African Union Theme of the Year for 2025: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”

PAP President Chief Charumbira Challenges Business: Use Your Continental Parliament to Unlock Africa’s Mineral Wealth

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Pan-African Parliament (PAP) President Chief Fortune Charumbira has called for a strategic pivot from the African Business Community. He stressed that businesses must cease their pattern of appealing only to the Executive arm of government for anticipated change and instead leverage their influence by actively engaging with the continent’s legislative bodies.

Sunlight To Darkness: Power Outage at SONA Is Zimbabwe’s Loudest Call For Energy Revolution

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The moment President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) was plunged into pitch-black darkness at the new, grand Parliament Building on Tuesday 28 October 2025, it became the most public display of Zimbabwe’s persistent power crisis.

Over 130 Chinhoyi Pastors Benefit as DANet Launches Massive Housing Drive for Christians

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Chinhoyi , Zimbabwe – The Destiny for Afrika Network (DANet) has initiated a sweeping housing and empowerment drive across Zimbabwe, kicking off in Chinhoyi where over 130 pastors have already benefited. This initiative is a core part of DANet’s vision to transform the Christian community through economic self-sufficiency and ownership.

NetOne Unveils ‘Big Beautiful Bundles’, Redefining High-Speed Data for Businesses and Professionals

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Harare, Zimbabwe – In a strategic move to solidify its leadership in the high-value data market, NetOne has launched a groundbreaking new product portfolio, the ‘Big Beautiful Bundles’ (BBB).

NetOne Unveils Bulilima Telemedicine Booth, Championing Inclusive Healthcare

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In a landmark event that underscores the Second Republic’s commitment to leaving no one and no place behind, NetOne on Sunday unveiled a state-of-the-art Telemedicine booth in Bulilima, bringing digital healthcare solutions to the doorstep of the community.

One Africa, One Voice: Pan-African Parliament Boss Demands Immediate End to ‘Illegal’ Zimbabwe Sanctions

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Harare – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has thrown its full weight behind Zimbabwe, issuing a powerful call for the immediate and unconditional removal of economic sanctions imposed on the nation.

Everything About AI Has Been Said Now It’s Time for Action- PAP President Chief Charumbira

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The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, has called on all stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive action in harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Africa’s development.

Unpacking tiny batteries that electrifies human body

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Believe it or not, your body is a walking, talking electric generator! Forget the microwave—electricity is the fundamental language your cells use to communicate, making every thought, heartbeat, and movement possible.

The Silent Killer: When Excessive Oxygen Becomes Deadly Poison

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When Excessive Oxygen Becomes Deadly Poison By tendai keith guvamombe We all know oxygen is vital for life, the very breath we take to survive. But what if the air we breathe, particularly in higher concentrations, could silently turn against us? The reality is that excessive oxygen, a condition known as hyperoxia, can be just…