Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty
Lavrov, Abdelatty Hold Talks on Middle East Crisis at BRICS Summit in New Delhi
New Delhi, May 14 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, with discussions centred on Middle East…
15 May 2026
Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special Representative to SADC.
Cuba and Botswana strengthen ties ahead of 50-year diplomatic milestone
Gurjeet Singh and Cynthia Thanda The Embassy of Cuba in Gaborone hosted a meet-and-greet session on 11 May 2026, led by His Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special…
13 May 2026
Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM (Member of the Order of Australia). Photo Contributed.
From Australia to Southern Africa: Champion shares blueprint for advancing women in politics
By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA -Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM, has urged countries in Southern Africa to invest in mentorship, financial support, training and women’s networks to accelerate female political participation and…
12 May 2026
Orange Botswana Rolls Out School Kits to Underserved Learners
Orange Botswana Foundation has launched the first phase of its Education+/Back to School (BTS) 2026 programme, distributing essential school kits to learners in underserved communities. The rollout began on 7 May at Kalakamati, Makaleng and…
12 May 2026
Dr Naomi Garenne
Haven City Medical Clinic Targets Trusted, Quality Healthcare in Gaborone
Botswana’s growing demand for accessible, reliable and patient-centred healthcare has received a boost following the official opening of Haven City Medical Clinic in Bontleng, Gaborone. The newly launched private medical facility officially opened its doors…
12 May 2026
Mr Sheuneni Kurasha, SADC PF Director of Parliamentary Business and Programmes.
Official says SADC PF’s Model Law process built on consultation, rigour and implementation
By Moses Magadza An official from the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has said that the development of the Model Law on Constitutionalism and Rule of Law is anchored in a carefully structured, consultative and…
12 May 2026
Hon. Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake
Judge urges SADC Model Law to move constitutionalism “from paper to institutional practice”
By Moses Magadza Acclaimed jurist and legal scholar Hon. Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake has urged the SADC Parliamentary Forum to ensure that the proposed SADC Model Law on Constitutionalism and the Rule of…
12 May 2026
SADC PF SG H.E Boemo Sekgoma
SADC PF Launches process to develop Model Law on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law
By Moses Magadza The SADC Parliamentary Forum has formally launched the process to develop a new SADC Model Law on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law, with regional stakeholders convening in Johannesburg, South Africa, for…
12 May 2026
Africa Must Not Exchange One Colonial Chain for Another
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The France–Africa Summit taking place in Nairobi must be viewed by Africans with open eyes and historical memory. France is not coming to Africa as a charitable friend. It is coming…
11 May 2026
Former President died today, Friday 8th May, 2026 at 86 years
Botswana Mourns Former President Festus Mogae
The Pan-Afrikanist Watchman GABORONE, 8 May 2026 — Botswana’s third President, Festus Gontebanye Mogae, passed away Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. after a long illness. He was 87. President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko announced the…
8 May 2026