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FROM DIAMONDS TO DRAMA

By Donald Molosi August 25, 2025 Twelve billion dollars. That is the pledge from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings to boost our flagging economy through roads, power systems, and mining infrastructure. Yet if we build outward…

26 August 2025

FOOTBALL IMPERIALISM

By F. Madondo  A shocker In recent months, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was in the news for giving up its mineral wealth to Trump administration in exchange for promise of security from the United…

25 August 2025

Three elephants at the Johannesburg Zoo

Pretoria and Johannesburg Residents Protest Elephant Removals From Zoos

By Emmanuel KoroJohannesburg – 24 August 2025 Residents of Tshwane, formerly Pretoria, are furious over the removal of the city’s last elephant bull, Charley, from the National Zoological Gardens. For over 20 years, Charley was…

24 August 2025

The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Madagascar, Hon. Justin Tokely, proposes a toast during a luncheon hosted in honour of the visiting SADC PF Lobby Team.

SADC PF President advocates for unity and regional integration

By Moses Magadza Antananarivo, Madagascar – The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Madagascar, Hon. Justin Tokely, has urged regional legislators to deepen interparliamentary cooperation and…

24 August 2025

H.E Andry Nirina Rajoelina, president of Madagascar signs the Agreement

Historic breakthrough as Madagascar and Mauritius sign the SADC Parliament Agreemet

By Moses Magadza Madagascar and Mauritius have signed the Agreement Amending the SADC Treaty to recognise the SADC Parliament as an institution of SADC, bringing to 15 the number of Member States that have endorsed…

24 August 2025

Abuja shines. A heartfelt ode to Abuja: The jewel of Nigeria’s heart

Opinion by Ras Mubarak 23 August 2025 We arrived in Abuja last night, after driving some 434 miles or 752 km from Lagos. This brings our total travel time to Abuja, after setting off from…

23 August 2025

Ras Mubarak boards the vehicle as the team begins the 39-country campaign for visa-free travel across Africa

Activists embark on road trip across Africa to campaign for a visa-free continent

August 22, 2025 Former Ghanaian MP and dedicated Pan-Africanist Ras Mubarak is leading a group of activists on an ambitious campaign to mobilize support for a visa-free and united Africa. The Trans African Tourism and…

23 August 2025

Deal sealed: President Boko and Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani close the deal with a firm handshake

Botswana Secures $12 Billion Investment Deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings

Gaborone, Botswana — August 21, 2025 Botswana has signed a landmark $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar-based Al Mansour Holdings, marking one of the largest foreign direct investment commitments in the country’s history. President Duma…

21 August 2025

Talks were held in Washington with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the United States Donald Trump, President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Talks Were Held in Washington Between the Leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., France, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the EU, and NATO

19 August 2025 – 05:29 Talks were held in Washington with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the United States Donald Trump, President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of Finland Alexander…

19 August 2025

Aide to the President of Russia Yury Ushakov

Putin and Trump Hold Post-Summit Call, Reaffirm Commitment to Ukraine Peace Talks

August 19, 2025 — Moscow/Washington Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation Tuesday evening, reaffirming their commitment to advancing peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a statement…

19 August 2025

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