Africa

New Book Exposes Truths Behind International Elephant, Rhino Conservation Challenge

Africa’s iconic wildlife stands at a dangerous crossroads. The majestic elephants and rhinos, symbols of strength and beauty, now face an uncertain future. In his new book, Conservation Challenge – The Case of Doomsday for…

3 August 2025

Mass graves, unclaimed bodies: Israel's war robs Gazans of funeral rites (Pic. Al Jazeera)

Israeli policy towards Palestinians in the Gaza Strip: from repression and control to destruction and annihilation

Executive Summary of an investigation by B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories July 2025 Since October 2023, Israel has fundamentally changed its policy toward the Palestinians. Following the Hamas-led…

30 July 2025

Mr. Xolile George Secretary of Parliament of South Africa

Clerks urged to support SADC PF change into a SADC regional Parliament

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Chairperson of the Committee of Clerks and Secretaries General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Mr. Xolile George, has highlighted the role of Clerks and Secretaries…

29 July 2025

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina with SADC Deputy Secretary for Regional Integration, Angele Makombo N’tumba, during the opening of the 8th SADC Industrialisation Week (Pic. SADC)

Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina Champions Regional Industrial Revolution at SADC Forum

Antananarivo, Madagascar — July 29, 2025 Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina, newly appointed Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), inaugurated the 8th SADC Industrialization Week (SIW) with a resounding call for agricultural transformation and…

29 July 2025

Ras Mubarak, will be driving from Accra to 39 other African countries, in 120 days, over 38,000km, to meet with government officials to deliver messages about the urgent need to implement a visa-free policy in Africa for all Africans traveling within Africa, as a way of uniting the continent, creating economic opportunities for our people and showcasing Africa’s rich culture

Historic Pan-African Road Trip to Champion Visa-Free Travel Across Africa

Accra, Ghana — In a bold move to unify the African continent, the Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign, spearheaded by Ghanaian broadcaster and former MP Ras Mubarak, is set to launch a historic 120-day…

25 July 2025

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Russia and Mozambique Deepen Diplomatic Ties in High-Level Meeting

MOSCOW, July 22, 2025 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Maria Lucas to Moscow for high-level talks aimed at strengthening long-standing ties between the two nations. In…

23 July 2025

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How Can an Acting Agent Help You?

By Donald Molosi  24 June, 2025 Behind most successful actors is a steadfast ally often overlooked: the agent. An agent serves as a crucial bridge between the actor and the myriad opportunities that exist within…

23 July 2025

Namibia’s Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Honourable Dr Emma Kantema

Minister advocates action to reverse decline in women’s parliamentary representation

From Moses Magadza in Swakopmund, Namibia Namibia’s Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Honourable Dr Emma Kantema, has expressed concern over the declining number of women in the National Assembly and has called for…

16 July 2025

Namibia’s Development Bank Acquires Green Climate Fund Accreditation

By: Vitalio Angula In what economists describe as a huge win for the country, the Development Bank of Namibia recently announced its accreditation by the Green Climate Fund as a Direct Access Entity under its…

15 July 2025

AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE TO THE PALESTINIAN ISSUE FOR JOURNALISTS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

By Habib Omar Palestine Media Forum (Tawasol) in collaboration with Zimbabwe Palestine Newsroom Connect cordially invites you to register for the special online course entitled: INTRODUCTORY COURSE TO THE PALESTINIAN ISSUE FOR JOURNALISTS IN SOUTHERN…

11 July 2025

Cubans in Botswana gathered in Gaborone to commemorate the National Rebellion Day

From Moncada to Gaborone: Cubans Recall July 26 as a Living Revolution

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Gaborone – On July 26, 1953, a band of young Cubans led by Fidel Castro stormed the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba and the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Barracks in…

4 August 2026

President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the Pan African Parliament in Midrand, South Africa

Ramaphosa’s Call For A Stronger Pan African Parliament

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech at the opening of the seventh legislature of the Pan African Parliament was more than a plea for unity—it was a demand for institutional muscle.…

4 August 2026

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Botswana’s Space Ambitions and India’s Journey: A Partnership Whose Time Has Come

As Botswana charts an ambitious course towards establishing its own space capabilities and building indigenous satellites, there is much to learn from countries that have transformed bold aspirations into tangible achievements. Few examples are more…

3 August 2026

DISS Director, Peter Fana Magosi

“It’s Classified”: Not Merely an Utterance, but the Language of Patriotism and Duty

By Maitseo Tswaipe Baikepi The recent appearance of the Director General of Botswana’s most talked-about security agency, the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DISS), Mr. Peter Fana Magosi, before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)…

3 August 2026

Induction for the batch of 2026-2028 in Nalanda University

FROM STRANGERS TO CLASSMATES: THE CLASS OF 2026 TAKES OVER NALANDA CAMPUS

Cynthia Thanda in India Once you set foot in Nalanda, you inherit a culture, and you become part of a legacy of an intellectual tradition – a heritage that has sustained itself before the universities…

3 August 2026

FNB Botswana CEO, Mr Steven Lefentse Bogatsu

FNB Botswana Wins Double Honours at Euromoney Awards

TPA Business Correspondent FNB Botswana has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s leading financial institutions. The bank was named Botswana’s…

28 July 2026