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A Continental Milestone: Hon. Elizabeth Masuku Elected Vice Chairperson of PAP Gender Committee

africaho4 months ago03 mins

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
In a significant move for gender-focused legislative leadership, Hon. Elizabeth Masuku of Zimbabwe has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Gender, Family, Youth, and People with Disabilities at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). The election took place during the April 2026 session at the Parliament’s headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, amidst a broader restructuring of the legislative body’s bureau and leadership committees.

Eswatini’s Senator Tony Sibandze: The Pragmatic Choice for PAP Vice Presidency

africaho4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

As the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) prepares for its decisive Extraordinary Session in Midrand, the candidacy of Senator Tony Sibandze from the Kingdom of Eswatini has emerged as a beacon of stability and results-oriented leadership. Running for the position of 4th Vice President, Sibandze is not merely offering a vision; he is presenting a proven blueprint to rescue the institution from its current operational and financial quagmire.

AU Executive Council Commends Pan-African Parliament Under Chief Charumbira’s Leadership

africaho6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The recently concluded 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union has marked a historic turning point for the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the continent gathered in Addis Ababa to formally endorse the Parliament’s latest activity report, offering high praise for the institution’s rapid transformation.

One Africa, One Voice: Pan-African Parliament Bureau Led By HE. Charumbira Charts Path for 2026 in Midrand

africaho7 months ago03 mins

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, became a hub of continental diplomacy this week as the Bureau convened for its inaugural meeting of 2026.

Under the leadership of H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, the two-day high-level session is aimed at streamlining the administration and management of the continent’s legislative body.

The Cement Bridge: How Dangote’s Zimbabwe Deal Turbocharges the Continental Free Trade Dream

africaho9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

The scheduled US$1 billion investment by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote into a vertically integrated industrial complex in Zimbabwe is far more than simple foreign direct investment.

From Streets to Solutions: APRM CEO Urges Youth to Build Africa, Not Burn Villages

africaho9 months ago03 mins

Tendai Keith Guvamombe (MIDRAND) The 5th African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Youth Symposium, held under the theme “Youth in Governance: From Promise to Prosperity” at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Headquarters, has been hailed as a pivotal moment for transforming youth engagement across the continent. APRM CEO of the Continental Secretariat, Ambassador Marie Antoinette Rose Quatre,…

Youth in Governance Triumph: APRM and PAP Successfully Host Landmark Symposium on Africa’s Sustainable Future

africaho9 months ago03 mins

African youth have been tipped to take a central role in shaping a peaceful and prosperous continent, focusing their attention on digital skills, good governance, and stability.

SHIELDING AFRICA’S MINERALS: Experts Insist PAP Must Gain Oversight amid Global Gateway

africaho9 months ago03 mins

Tendai Keith Guvamombe MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – A major debate at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) this Friday saw policy experts issue a stark warning: Africa risks losing out on its vast mineral wealth if the EU’s multi-billion Euro Global Gateway strategy is not subjected to rigorous parliamentary oversight. The Global Gateway is the EU’s initiative…

PAP President Chief Charumbira in UNGA80 Drive for Africa’s Digital Future

africaho11 months ago03 mins

NEW YORK – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), under the leadership of President H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira, is making significant strides at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York.

Zimbabwean MP Urges African Unity in Response to US Tariffs

africaho1 year ago02 mins

Midrand, South Africa – Zimbabwean Member of Parliament, Hon. Tafanana Zhou, delivered a strong condemnation of recent US tariffs at the 5th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament, labeling them “unethical.”