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Mr Joseph Manzi, the Director of Programmes at the SADC PF. Photo: SADC PF

SADC PF Public Hearings aim to promote citizen engagement and regional integration

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – SADC citizens will have an opportunity to engage their representatives within the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) on a range of issues when it hosts its…

17 October 2024

We demand the immediate release of Kémi Séba

Media Statement by Nkosi ZMD Mandela Mvezo Komkhulu (The Great Place), Wednesday 16th October 2024: We demand the immediate release of Kémi Séba and Henry Djehuty. Kémi has been one of the most vocal and…

17 October 2024

Republican Vice President Mutale Nalumango (L) and Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing (R) make a toast during the 75th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the People’s Republic of China - Picture by Royd Sibajene

Zambia – China Friendship Clocks 60

October 06, 2024  By Linda Mupemo Five days after gaining independence from its colonial masters on 24th October 1964, Zambia with founding President Kenneth Kaunda at the helm of power established diplomatic relations with the…

17 October 2024

The warrior women of the Kingdom of Dahomey

The warrior women of the Amazons of the Americas and African continents, flames of courage and resistance, the struggles for the freedom of humanity

BY AMBASSADOR PHATSE JUSTICE PIITSO 10 OCTOBER 2024 Centuries after the arrival of the first expedition of the European voyage of discovery into the tranquil shores of the Americas, the belligerent scholars have not yet…

15 October 2024

BRICS holds first meeting of diamond industry dialogue platform

A meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors in Moscow on October 9th hosted an informal dialogue platform on cooperation in the diamond industry, held with assistance from the African Diamond Producers Association…

15 October 2024

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia and Head of the Namibian Delegation to the 149th IPU Assembly, Honourable Prof. Peter H. Katjavivi (left) receives a Certificate of Recognition from Hon Roger Mancienne, President of the SADC PF, for his significant contributions to both the SADC-PF and the IPU. Photo: Contributed.

Namibian Speaker notes progress towards SADC Regional Parliament at IPU Meeting

By Moses Magadza The Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia and Head of the Namibian Delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, Honourable Prof. Peter H. Katjavivi, has expressed satisfaction on progress towards…

15 October 2024

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on October 10, 2024

CCTV: At an online conversation hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace a few days ago, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said that China thinks the US is in decline, and increasingly…

11 October 2024

University of Botswana Maintains Strong Position in Times Higher Education Global Ranking 2025

Gaborone, Botswana — The University of Botswana (UB) proudly announces its continued presence in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking for 2025. Of over 29,000 universities worldwide, only 2,092 were assessed as…

11 October 2024

SADC PF SG calls for action and commitment on International Day of the Girl Child

SADC PF SG calls for action and commitment on International Day of the Girl Child

By Own Correspondent in Windhoek, Namibia As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October 2024, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, has called for…

11 October 2024

EU Court of Justice Ruling: A Historic Victory for the Saharawi People and the Polisario Front

In a landmark ruling on October 4, 2024, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) reaffirmed that Morocco has no sovereignty over Western Sahara, declaring any EU-Morocco agreements involving the territory invalid. This decision is being…

5 October 2024

Tebogo Letsile wins coveted prize

LETSILE TEBOGO CROWNED KING OF AFRICAN SPORT AT 2025 RASA

Botswana’s golden boy, Letsile Tebogo, has once again etched his name in history this time as Sportsman of the Year and Sportsperson of the Year at the 2025 Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA), reinforcing his…

27 May 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin remains one of the few world leaders that truly cares about Africa's progress and advancement

A Legacy of Partnership: Russia and Africa’s Evolving Ties

On Africa Day (May 25), Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and political ties with African countries. In his message to African heads of state and government, he praised…

26 May 2025

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Where Wildlife Populations ‘Vote’ For International Hunting

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 21 May 2025 When the Kariba Dam wall was built across the Zambezi River to generate hydroelectric power for Zimbabwe and Zambia, its engineers likely never imagined it would one day…

22 May 2025

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Botswana Stands with Palestine: Nakba Day 2025 Solidarity March

Cynthia Thanda TPA reporter Green, white, black, and red—the colors of the Palestinian flag—were the only ones that mattered on 17 May 2025, as Batswana gathered at Tsholofelo Community Hall for a solidarity march in…

18 May 2025

Lesotho’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mokhethi Shelile. Photo: Contributed.

Lesotho’s Trade Minister urges rethink of global trade amid the tariff crisis

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The Kingdom of Lesotho’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mokhethi Shelile, has advocated for a radical reimagining of global trade, warning that the recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs…

17 May 2025

End the Ongoing Nakba: DITSHWANELO Calls for Urgent Action

DITSHWANELO – The Botswana Centre for Human Rights stands in solidarity with the global community in commemorating International Nakba Day on 15 May. This year marks 77 years since the beginning of the Nakba in…

17 May 2025