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The Necrosis of International Law: From Multilateralism to Bilateralism
International law has long been held as a safeguard against the horrors of unchecked state power—a framework meant to regulate behaviour between nations, uphold human dignity, and prevent atrocities. Yet today, we are witnessing not…
17 June 2025
THE ORANGE MONEY BRAND SHINES ON BOTSWANA’S STAGE AS ITS RECOGNISED AT THE COUNTRY’S LEADING FINANCIAL SERVICES BRAND(2)
ORANGE MONEY BRAND RECOGNISED AS BOTSWANA’S LEADING FINANCIAL SERVICES BRAND
By Dumisani Stanley Ncube* Orange Money has grown leaps and bounds since its inception nearly 15 years ago, and it’s led the mobile financial services landscape through continual innovation and product evolution, taking it to…
16 June 2025
The newly appointed Secretary-General of the Forum of Parliaments of Member States of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR), Dr. Deo Mapinga. Photo: Contributed
FP-ICGLR seeks deeper ties with SADC PF amidst AI-driven parliamentary transformation
By Moses Magadza Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – The newly-appointed Secretary-General of the Forum of Parliaments of Member States of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR), Dr. Deo Mapinga, has called for regional…
16 June 2025
The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and current Chairperson of SADC, His Excellency, Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, officially opened the 57th Plenary of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, last week. Photo: Don Makubaza, Parliament of Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa urges SADC Parliaments to embrace AI for inclusive and accountable governance
By Moses Magadza* and Don Makubaza VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE – The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and current Chairperson of SADC, His Excellency, Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, has urged regional parliaments to embrace Artificial…
16 June 2025
Representatives of partner organisations, including Oxfam, Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF), Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries (ECF-SADC) and the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) and other officials pose for a souvenir photo with SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma (seated centre) in Victoria Falls. Photos: SADC PF
SADC PF embraces strategic partnerships
By Moses Magadza VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE – The SADC Parliamentary Forum has signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with key regional and international organisations towards inclusive and strategic collaboration. The MoUs with Oxfam, Southern Africa…
14 June 2025
Russian Ambassador to Botswana, H.E. Andrey Kemarskiy
Africa, a rising centre of influence, says Russian Ambassador Andrey Kemarskiy at National Day Event
TPA reporter GABORONE – The Russian Ambassador to Botswana, H.E. Andrey Kemarskiy, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening diplomatic, economic, and educational ties with Botswana during the Russia Day celebrations on June 12. Speaking at…
13 June 2025