Africa

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

UNITY: Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Honourable Roger Mancienne (fifth from left, front) with various stakeholders after the signing of an Implementation Agreement on the SIDA-funded SRHR, HIV and AIDS Governance Project in Seychelles last week. Photo: NA of Seychelles.

Seychelles hailed for leading in SADC PF work, joins 3rd SIDA-funded SRHR Project

By Moses Magadza The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms Boemo Sekgoma, has commended Seychelles -through its National Assembly – for committed and exemplary leadership in the work of the Forum. She did…

8 April 2024

Botswana mourns the loss of its foremost liberation struggle hero, Michael Dingake (C) Pic Botswana Guardian

A giant falls as liberation icon, Michael Dingake sleeps

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Michael Kitso Dingake, 96, the founding President of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), passed on Sunday 7th April at around 1600 HRS, a party spokesperson announced. Dr Mpho Phelo, the BCP…

7 April 2024

Aide to the President of Russia for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov

BRICS expresses interests of global majority

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman BRICS expresses interests of global majority, says the Aide to the President of Russia for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov in an interview with TASS Russia took the rotating presidency of the…

6 April 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