Pan-Africanism 'to unlock our future'

Pan-Africanism 'to unlock our future'

Debates by Africans from all walks of life are reaffirming pan-Africanism as a guide to action and the foundation for Africa's renaissance, African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said on the eve of the AU's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Africa must learn from its past: Manuel

As a continent, Africa needs to pause and reflect on the history of the past 50 years and begin to develop lessons for the next 50 years, National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel said at the African Renaissance Conference in Durban on Thursday.

SA 'will keep backing peace in Africa'

South Africa will continue with its engagements in support of peace and stability in Africa in order to help ensure the food security and survival of the people of the continent, says Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Towards an African telescope network

South African scientists, with government backing, are working on a project to recycle disused telecommunications dishes spread out over a number of African countries in order to create an African-owned network of radio telescopes.

Mandela exhibition travels to Paris

Multiple images of Nelson Mandela will appear in Paris from 29 May to 6 July as part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013, which aims to celebrate Mandela's relationship with the people of France and breathe fresh life into a story well told.

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