Leader of Opposition Hon. Dumelang Saleshando whose Botswana Congress Party (BCP) boasts 15 MPs in the 13th Parliament
A Response to the State of the Nation Address
By Hon Dumelang Saleshando Leader of Opposition 21 November 2024 Title: We have crossed the Rubicon: Now what awaits us? A new or old Botswana Mr. Speaker, your Honour the Vice President and fellow members…
21 November 2024
State of the Nation Address to the First Meeting of the First Session of the 13th Parliament
By Advocate Duma Gideon Boko President of the Republic of Botswana 19th November 2024 Theme: Transforming Botswana for inclusive growth May their souls rest in peace and in their memory, let us forge ahead with…
21 November 2024
HB invests 137 Million Pula in Botswana, fuelling the nation’s rise as a diamond powerhouse
Eighteen (18) months after launch, HB is advancing HB Botswana’s processing capacity with a transformative new 137 million Pula investment. This commitment will expand HB’s processing capacity and create hundreds of high-quality jobs, positioning Botswana…
21 November 2024
Elephant over-population causes massive destruction of trees, poor food and water supply for all the wildlife_
U.S. Appeals Court’s decision on ivory, Rhino horn sales may signal reopening of international trade
By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 19 November 2024 In a significant development for a return to a reasonable approach to trade in ivory and rhino horn products, the U.S. Second Court of Appeals has removed the…
21 November 2024
India in top 10 globally for patents, trademarks and industrial designs
India now ranks among the top 10 countries globally in the number of patents, trademarks and industrial design applications, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) 2024 report on IP trends. The World Intellectual…
20 November 2024
A mass grave bearing the names of six victims of the Matabeleland Massacres, near the now-abandoned Sitezi military camp, where army soldiers involved in the Gukurahundi were based [File: Jerome Delay/AP]
Zimbabweans gripped by fear of another Gukurahundi in Matebeleland
By: Vitalio Angula ……… “He is my President”, Charlotte Ncube* responds when asked about her relation to Mqondisi Moyo, President of the Mthwakazi Republic Party. Charlotte Ncube* earns a living selling arts and crafts in…
19 November 2024
India's High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Bathath Kumar in the middle
Gaborone City lights up on the celebration of Diwali Mela
Cynthia Thanda Gaborone was shining with lights, joy and laughter on the evening of 16th November 2024 as the Indian Association of Botswana painted warm smiles on the lips of the public when celebrating the…
17 November 2024
Chinese-President-Xi-Jinping-is-warmly-welcomed-by-Peruvian-Prime-Minister-Gustavo-Adrianzen-and-other-senior-officials-upon-his-arrival-at-the-Callao-Air-Base-in-Lima-Peru-Nov.-14-2024Xi arrived here Thursday to pay a state visit to the Republic of Peru and attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting at the invitation of President Dina Boluarte.. (Xinhua/Li Xureen)
Xi says his visit to take China-Peru comprehensive strategic partnership to new level
China and Peru enjoy a long history of friendship, which is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, noting that as early as more than 400 years ago, the…
16 November 2024
China-Europe freight train service hits 100, 000 trips
CHONGQING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) The 100,000th China-Europe freight train departed from southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality on Friday morning, a significant milestone in the development of the service that facilitates economic and trade exchanges between China…
16 November 2024
Sochi, the city where long lasting Russia-Africa partnership was forged
In the coastal city of Sochi, where the Black Sea kissed the shores of the Caucasus mountains, a significant event was unfolding. The First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum was drawing to a…
13 November 2024
