9TH Pan Africa Congress
9tH Pac
For over a century Africa’s Children in the diaspora have been yearning to come back home. They are a diverse group of people, and yet the irony is that they are all the same, bound by the desire to play their part in the continent’s development. Over 100 years ago, meetings under the banner of the Pan African Congress began, and their aim was to bring Africa’s Children together.
Since then a total of 8 Pan African Congresses have been held and although ground has been covered, they did not lead to the desired outcome of paving the way for the diaspora to come back home. However, since then things have begun to changed, in 2003, a significant step was taken when African leaders declared the African Diaspora the 6th Region, crucial to Africa’s development.
More specific, actionable conversations are now needed to bring closure to the return of the children of Africa in the diaspora and the 9th Pan African Congress to be held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from the 14th to the 19th of October 2022 is the perfect platform which will, among many other things;
- Promote Pan Africanism through business, trade and cultural exchange forums.
- Foster increased relations between Africa & its diaspora.
- Recognise & include the Sixth (6th) Region regarding matters of economic Development.
The History
Breaking The Shackles of Mental Slavery
Fun Facts About Zimbabwe
It is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is one of the world’s largest waterfalls, with a width of 1,708 m. Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World.
Zimbabwe has 16 official languages. In fact, it holds the Guinness World Record for the country with the most official languages. The official languages of Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda and Xhosa.
The flag is full of symbolism. For instance, the green stripe represents vegetation and agriculture. The gold colour represents the country’s mineral wealth. The red stripe represents the blood that was shed during the war of liberation. Black represents the black majority. The white triangle represents peace. The red star represents the nation’s aspirations and the golden bird is the “Great Zimbabwe Bird” which is the national symbol of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe was one of the last few African states to attain independence from British colonial rule in 1980. They celebrate independence on the 18th of April every year.
Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake and reservoir by volume. It lies 1,300 kilometres upstream from the Indian Ocean, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe has about five heritage sites. There are three cultural sites: the Khami Ruins, Great Zimbabwe National Monument, and Matobo Hills and two natural sites: Victoria Falls and Mana Pools.
Yes Zimbabwe is a land locked country and it shares its borders with Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Namibia. The capital is Harare and this is also the country’s largest city.
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