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SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: Contributed.

SADC PF SG calls for collaboration to advance SRHR and democratic governance

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa A regional capacity development workshop focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS began in Johannesburg on Monday, with the Secretary General of the SADC…

30 September 2024

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Immersive cultural, tourism activities on the rise across China

By Wang Ke, People’s Daily In the Jingyuetan scenic spot in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin province, a fountain show captivated many tourists. In the center of a square, Chen Jiamin, a tourist from Heilongjiang province,…

29 September 2024

Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum Ms Boemo Sekgoma officially opens the retreat.

SADC PF convenes retreat to strengthen budgetary practices for SRHR advocacy

Own Correspondent in Johannesburg, South Africa The SIDA-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS Governance Project of the SADC Parliamentary Forum has convened a budget analysis retreat for researchers and staff…

28 September 2024

25th Session of the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SEACMEQ) Managing Committee opens at University of Botswana

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The official opening ceremony of the 25th Session of the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SEACMEQ) Managing Committee opens this morning at the University of Botswana Conference…

26 September 2024

Ambassador Fan Yong proposes a toast to the fruitful building of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era!

75th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China

By Ambassador Fan Yong Honorable Minister Kabo Morwaeng, Minister for State President, Honorable Ministers and Kgosies, Senior Government officials, Your Excellency Ambassador Morais, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Excellences, Colleagues, Friends from the Media, Ladies…

26 September 2024

Unmanned trucks transport containers in an autonomous driving pilot zone of a container terminal in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang province. (Photo by Zhang Lei/People's Daily Online)  

Autonomous driving technology makes freight services more intelligent

By Yao Xueqing, Han Xin, People’s Daily Autonomous freight transport is making rapid progress in China as the country continuously improves relevant policies and standards and strengthens pilot and demonstration projects. Leveraging pilot applications of…

26 September 2024

Chairperson of the HSDSP Committee, Honourable Mope Khati from Lesotho. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC PF committee calls for urgent health financing

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa A statutory meeting of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum began on 19 September 2024 in Johannesburg,…

19 September 2024

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Frente POLISARIO Representative at the UN refutes with documented evidence the claims of the representative of the occupying state

Tue, 09/17/2024 – 23:40  New York (United Nations), 17 September 2024 (SPS) – Dr Sidi Mohamed Omar, Member of the National Secretariat, Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations and Coordinator with MINURSO,…

18 September 2024

Free Russian language courses by St Petersburg University

We are pleased to inform you that the Center for Open Education by St Petersburg University opens its doors to the residents of the Republic of Botswana! The St Petersburg University Center will function with…

17 September 2024

First Capital Bank Botswana CEO, Reinette van der Merwe

First Capital Bank commits P500,000 to Private Sector-led Disaster Relief Initiative

First Capital Bank has pledged P500,000 to the Private Sector Disaster Response Fund (PSDRF) in response to the severe flooding that has affected communities across Botswana. This private sector-led initiative ensures that relief efforts are…

22 February 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov briefs President Cyril Ram,aphosa on the sedelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Jo'burg

Lavrov briefs President Ramaphosa about US-Russia talks; speaks at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

On February 20, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was received by the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. During the meeting, the…

22 February 2025

Launch of the Free Expression Legal Network

19 Feb 2025 The Free Expression Legal Network, a new initiative dedicated to strengthening legal protections for free expression and media freedom, was launched at Webber Wentzel’s Sandton office on 18 February 2025, with more…

21 February 2025

Deputy Permanent Representative of Western Sahara to the African Union, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal

Sahrawi people reject the use of culture as a colonial tool to justify occupation – Malainin Lakhal

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Western Sahara to the African Union, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal, in his responses to questions from “Chourouk Online,” referred to the recent African summit held in mid-month in Addis Ababa. The…

21 February 2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions following talks with US administration officials, Riyadh, February 18, 2025

We wish to extend our gratitude to the Saudi Arabian leadership for facilitating a meeting between Russian and American representatives. This appreciation was conveyed personally to the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an…

21 February 2025

Donald Molosi Wins Outstanding Professional in Africa Award 2025

TPA Correspondent Banjul, The Gambia – February 19, 2025 – The AFROPA Secretariat in The Gambia is proud to announce that Botswana’s Donald Molosi PhD., has won the prestigious title of Outstanding Professional in Africa…

21 February 2025