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African Editors Forum calls on African govts to end Media restrictions and censorship, while Botswana Editors Forum demands greater inclusivity and consultation
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On World Press Freedom Day, The African Editors’ Forum (TAEF) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to a free, independent, and diverse media landscape across the continent. In a statement to observe the…
4 May 2024
Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Ms Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: National Assembly of Angola
SADC PF SG calls for empowered press
Moses Magadza As the world marked Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2024, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Ms Boemo Sekgoma, called on the world’s parliaments to facilitate a free…
3 May 2024
Secretary-General of the National Assembly of Angola, Dr. Pedro Agostinho de Neri. Photo: NA of Angola.
Angola launches SIDA-funded SRHR Project
By Moses Magadza The National Assembly of the Republic of Angola has formally launched the SIDA-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance Project (2023-2026). The launch took place in Luanda on…
2 May 2024
Delegation of Namibia attends the hearings on the advisory proceedings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal consequences of Israel’s practices in the Palestinian territories in The Hague, Netherlands on 23 February, 2024 [Nikos Oikonomou/Anadolu via Getty Images]
When Namibia stands up to Germany, it shows that Gaza has revolutionised the Global South
by Dr Ramzy Baroud The distance between Gaza and Namibia is measured in terms of thousands of kilometres, but the historical distance is much closer. This is precisely why Namibia was one of the first countries…
18 April 2024
SADC PF SG Ms Boemo Sekgoma speaks during eighth International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (IPCI) in Norway. Photo: Contributed
MPs commit to new Statement of Commitment to promote SRHR
By Moses Magadza Parliamentarians attending the eighth International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (IPCI) in Norway adopted a new Statement of Commitment to promote…
15 April 2024
LANDMARK HEADS OF AGREEMENT WITH AAAS ENERGY TO DEVELOP LEUPANE 250MW SOLAR PROJECT
Highlights: Botala Energy Ltd (ACN 626 751 620) (Botala) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership and Binding Heads of Agreement with AAAS Energy BV, a renowned developer of solar photovoltaic parks in Sub-Saharan Africa.…
14 April 2024
Roundtable discussion on how to settle the situation around Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister’s remarks at an embassy roundtable discussion to settle the situation around Ukraine, Moscow, April 4, 2024
By Sergey Lavrov Our meetings have become a traditional gathering to discuss the processes unfolding around the world as a result of the hybrid war waged against the Russian Federation by the hands of the…
14 April 2024
SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma at the 8th International Parliamentarians' Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action (IPCI) in Oslo, Norway on April 12 ,2024. Photo: Contributed.
Eyes on parliaments at ICPD as calls to deliver SRHR intensify
By Moses Magadza Members of Parliaments of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) were among lawmakers from at least 100 countries that met in Oslo, Norway this week to consider ways of better delivering Sexual Reproductive…
13 April 2024
One of the paintings by local artists proudly displayed on the walls of HB Botswana offices
HB Botswana ‘Refines’ More Than Just Diamonds
Thelma Obakeng Diamond company, HB Botswana, is more than just committed to elevating the mining industry in Botswana, but also to elevating Batswana by committing to other aspects of the economy beyond mining. In an…
11 April 2024
Fenny Letshwiti, Chief Public Relations in the Ministry of Entrepreneurship
Batswana told to rely on LEA and CEDA for the implementation of Chema-Chema Fund
Ref: MoE 1/15/1 I (07) 07 April 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As we implement the Chema-Chema Fund—post the lively and successful launch of its enabling guidelines on Friday 5th April 2024 in Maun,…
10 April 2024
