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‘Moments of truth’: Belgian company HB Antwerp is using blockchain to track each diamond’s story

Simply disrupting the traditional diamond supply chain isn’t quite what the founders of Belgian company HB Antwerp are aiming to do. They want a revolution. The company launched in 2020 with the goal of using…

30 November 2022

Ivory stockpile remains a hot topic at the conference of parties to the CITES

Summary of Key Outcomes from CITES COP 19 in Panama City and their Implications for Botswana

Botswana being a Party to the Convention on International trade on Endangered Species (CITES) is currently participating at the ongoing CITES COP 19 in Panama City, Panama. Decisions taken at CITES are important to Botswana…

23 November 2022

All eyes will be on the Permanent Secretary to the President Emma Peloetletse as the Reset Agenda unfolds

Botswana sets up National Planning Commission

Cynthia Thanda The formulation of the National Development Plan (NDP) 12 has been deferred to financial year 2025/2026 on account of reforms that are in the planning process. These reforms are meant to align national…

21 November 2022

Lucara and HB Antwerp Announce Ten-Year Partnership to Revolutionise Supply Chain

Vancouver, Canada & Antwerp, Belgium – 16 November 2022 Lucara Diamond Corp. and HB Antwerp announced that after 24 months of successful partnership, they have renewed their exclusive supply agreement, whereby HB Antwerp will purchase…

17 November 2022

Kaone Kario

Supporting Cast in Kaone Kario’s Film Announced

* Four local actors join PCH * Director will be announced once filming has wrapped * Director will be a Motswana A short film starring Kaone Kario has begun production in Gaborone, marking the international…

14 November 2022

UN Commission puts Israel on the spotlight Pic (C) Times of Israel

UN Commission asks for legal opinion on Israel’s occupation

A UN commission today adopted a draft resolution asking the International Court of Justice for an urgent opinion on the legal consequences of denying the Palestinian people the right to self-determination following Israel’s actions since…

13 November 2022

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Youth Informal Cross Border Traders: How Botswana can leverage its informal youth for trading under the AfCFTA

By: Chazha Ludo Macheng Political, Economic and Trade Analyst Post the Covid-19 pandemic a deep feeling of uncertainty struck the formal employment sector the brunt of which was felt more by no other demographic than…

8 November 2022

Margaux Donckier, Public Affairs Director at HB Antwerp says they will be opening an Academy "soon" to train local diamond polishers

HB Antwerp plans to open an Academy to train local diamond polishers soon -Margaux Donckier

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Belgium-based diamond company HB Antwerp is not only setting up in Gaborone, Botswana at the Diamond Technology Park, but also aims to turn the industry on its head through local empowerment.…

7 November 2022

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Celebrating 68 years of the Glorious Algerian Revolution

Thelma Obakeng The 1st of November is deemed a very important date in the history of Algeria as it marks the beginning of the Algerian war of liberation in 1954. The newly-opened Algerian embassy hosted…

2 November 2022

Botswana's first supermodel, Kaone Kario

KAONE KARIO’S FILM DEBUT

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman • Kaone will be lead actor • Molosi is Executive-Producing the film • Filming begins this month in Gaborone Retired Broadway actor Donald Molosi will executive-produce a new international film starring supermodel…

2 November 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin ready for talks with Ukraine

Putin Calls for Renewed Peace Talks with Ukraine, Urges Immediate Dialogue

Moscow, Russia – Following a series of commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a late-night statement emphasizing Russia’s willingness to engage in peace…

11 May 2025

“General Langley’s Accusations Against Traoré: A Flashpoint in Africa’s Struggle for Sovereignty”

By Fortune Madondo Of General Michael Elliott Langley’s Accusations  Michael Langley Michael Elliott Langley is the sixth commander of the United States (US) Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the first black four-star general in the United…

10 May 2025

Parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945

Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025 The President of Russia, Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Vladimir Putin, attended a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. 29 heads of foreign delegations…

9 May 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks to CBS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with CBS

Question: Good morning, Minister Lavrov. I want to ask you about what happened in Kiev. There was a large Russian attack on that capital city at about 1 o’clock in the morning. President Trump has…

7 May 2025

Miss Botswana 2024, Anacia Gaothusi shows off her Sari, as she prepares for Miss World competition in Hyderabad, India

Bridging Cultures: Anacia Gaothusi Prepares for Miss World with a Grand Indian Farewell

Cynthia Thanda The catchphrase, “Namaskara” reverberated throughout the posh and lush gardens of the Indian High Commissioner’s residence on the evening of May 2, 2025. Radiant guests lined up to welcome Miss Botswana 2024, Anacia…

3 May 2025

The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Honourable Justin Tokely (left), poses for a photograph with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Honourable Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, at Heroes’ Acre in Namibia this week. Photo: George Sanzila, National Assembly of Namibia.

SADC PF Executive Committee calls on Namibian Speaker

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Honourable Justin Tokely, has praised Namibia’s longstanding commitment to regional parliamentary cooperation and called for renewed support as the Forum…

3 May 2025