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Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong flanked by Botswana's Foreign Minister Dr Phenyo Butale and Russian Ambassador, H.E Andrey Kemarskiy

China and Botswana sign Agreement on economic & Technical Cooperation

Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Signed the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Two Governments with Vice President and Minister of Finance of Botswana, Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe. On February 27, 2025, Chinese…

6 March 2025

Dr Margaret Nasha

Dr Margaret Nasha remains an inspiration

By Donald Molosi  In the 1990s, Dr Margaret Nasha’s ascent to prominence in a predominantly male-dominated political arena serves as a beacon of hope for women across Africa. Her tenure as the first female Speaker…

5 March 2025

Russian-US consultations in Istanbul, Moscow offers to restore air link with Washington

On February 27, 2025 expert-level Russian-US consultations between Director of the Foreign Ministry Department of North Atlantic (former Department of North America) Alexander Darchiev and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Coulter convened in Istanbul.…

3 March 2025

European Leaders in solidarity with Ukraine

TRUMP STANDS ALONE AS EUROPEAN LEADERS SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH ZELENSKY

– Ed Krassenstein on X  After Trump and Vance’s disgraceful Oval Office ambush of President Zelensky, major world players just came out to DEFEND Ukraine and Zelensky: – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “Dear Zelensky,…

2 March 2025

Queen-Nanny of the Maroons: A Jamaican hero

Queen Nanny: A Buffalo soldier in the heart of America

– Her unparalleled enthusiasm, resilience and courage By Ambassador Phatse Justice Piitso 27 February 2025 Throughout history, generations of humanity have declared the universe our creation, the living horizon of our existence. We dwell within…

1 March 2025

Learning how to cook Palestinian dishes

Cynthia Thanda Botswana’s spirit of giving was on the spotlight during the cook-off workshop that was held on 23rd February 2025 at Al- Nur, Gaborone. The atmosphere in Al Nur School Hall was filled with…

28 February 2025

February 24, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation

Presidents of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping discuss bilateral and world issues over the phone

February 24, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation. Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping engaged in an in-depth exchange of…

27 February 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is in Russia on a state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is in Russia on a state visit

The talks were preceded by an official welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo held by President of Russia Vladimir Putin. The international consultations began with a restricted format meeting…

27 February 2025

Hon. Kalalwe Mukosa, a Member of Parliament from Zambia

Zambia, South Africa to chair key SADC PF committee

……………… as Forum strengthens governance, accountability Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has taken a significant step in strengthening governance, accountability, and risk management by holding the…

24 February 2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Russian and international news media on 26th December 2024

Question: Talks are the top priority, no question about it. Many opinions are heard coming from the diplomatic circles, experts, and other sources. To put it in plain terms, they are trying hard to see both…

24 February 2025

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