Africa

SPECIAL ENVOY OF ALGERIA’S PRESIDENT VISITS BOTSWANA

Cynthia Thanda Algeria continues to show its commitment to maintaining and strengthening its relationship with Botswana. This was demonstrated on the 30th of January 2025 by the visit of the Special Envoy of His Excellency…

31 January 2025

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Imperialism, Neo-colonialism, and the Struggle for the Liberation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Introduction The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains one of the world’s most resource-rich yet war-torn countries. The roots of its turmoil lie in the relentless imperialist aggression that has…

31 January 2025

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Rejecting U.S. Plans to Imprison Migrants at Guantanamo

By Cde Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The Zimbabwe-Cuba solidarity movement unequivocally condemns the United States’ decision to imprison tens of thousands of migrants at the Guantanamo Naval Base. This move underscores the U.S. government’s inhumane immigration…

31 January 2025

© MONUSCO/Kevin Jordan UN police officers talk to displaced people in a camp close to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo provincial capital Goma.

DR Congo emergency: next 24 hours are critical, warn UN agencies

Latest reports from Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from UN teams on the ground indicate a fast-deteriorating situation on Tuesday amid an ongoing assault by M23 rebels on the provincial capital.…

29 January 2025

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Russia’s grain exports have started arriving in Togo

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Russia has begun exporting wheat to Togo, with the first batch of 27,000 tonnes shipped in Jan 2025 The batch was tested and received a safety and quality certificate, as well…

29 January 2025

BEAUTY CONTESTS HARM US

By Donald Molosi* In recent years, beauty contests have gained significant popularity in Botswana, capturing the attention of many young women and the public alike. Indeed, what a shame that capable young Batswana women spend…

28 January 2025

Trump reinstates harsh measures against Cuba

Zimbabwe’s Solidarity with Cuba: A Stand Against Imperialist Aggression

By Cde Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The people of Zimbabwe stand in unwavering solidarity with the Cuban people as they face yet another imperialist offensive from the United States. The reinstatement of hostile economic measures and…

28 January 2025

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U.S. LEADERS OVERSEEING CITES: D-O   Y-O-U-R   J-O-B-S —

AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 23 January 2025 Dear Mr. President. The international agency charged with protecting wildlife on the brink of extinction is known as CITES — the…

26 January 2025

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Extorting Allies: The Flaws in Trump’s Global Strategy

By Munyaradzi Munaro & Mafa Kwanisai Mafa In last year’s U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump emerged victorious once again, much to the surprise and dismay of many. His return to power has reignited global concerns…

21 January 2025

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Solidarity with Cuba: A Call for Justice and the End of the Blockade

By Cde Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The recent announcement by the United States to take steps towards easing some restrictions on Cuba has been met with cautious optimism by supporters of the Cuban Revolution worldwide, including…

18 January 2025

Mid-Term Report and Update on the Outcomes of the 2nd Session of the 13th Parliament

By Moeti Mohwasa Introduction Nearly two years ago, this Government received a mandate for change: to build an economy that works for more people, restore dignity in public services, strengthen social protection, reform the institutions…

24 August 2026

Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa

Government Mid-Term Report Highlights Social Gains, Fiscal Strains

Gaborone – At the halfway mark of its five-year mandate, government has presented a mid-term report to Parliament outlining progress on social protection, education support, public service reforms and fiscal recovery, while acknowledging unfinished commitments…

24 August 2026

Statement in accordance with Standing Order 9.3.2 by Honourable Dumeelang Saleshando MP for Maun North, Leader of the Opposition

20th AUGUST 2026, National Assembly, Gaborone Right Honourable Speaker, I find it necessary to make a Statement as provided for by Standing Order 9.3.2. I rise today to address this Honourable House and the nation…

24 August 2026

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Dumelang Saleshando: Health crisis exposes governance failures, not just shortages

20 August 2026 GABORONE – Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Dumelang Saleshando, has accused government of failing to resolve Botswana’s prolonged public health emergency, despite billions of pula allocated and repeated assurances of improvement. Speaking…

24 August 2026

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UK-Based Motswana Gospel Artist Releases Winner EP

UK-based Motswana gospel artist Mally has released a new EP, Winner, a faith-inspired project that showcases her musical growth while reinforcing her rising profile on the international gospel music scene. Released this year, Winner features…

24 August 2026

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BEYOND TERMINOLOGY

By Fortune Madondo The Invoice R292 million or US$18,5 million – that’s the invoice South Africa (SA) sent to Nigeria, Ethiopia and Malawi. For deporting Africans from South Africa. Lilongwe, 11 August 2026 Three hundred…

24 August 2026