Pope Leo XIV apologises for the role of the Catholic Church in legitimising slavery
Pope Leo XIV breaks silence on the Vatican’s role in slavery, calls for vigilance in digital era
By Fortune Madondo Introduction Exactly a day after the 63rd anniversary of Africa day, on Monday, 26 May 2026, the head of the Vatican or worldwide Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV, came clean on the…
2 June 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin Extends Africa Day Greetings, Highlights Russia–Africa Ties
May 25, 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed warm wishes to African Heads of State and Government on the occasion of Africa Day, commending the continent’s progress and reaffirming Moscow’s commitment to deepening cooperation.…
29 May 2026
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Hon. Helen Pushy Manyeneng (right), attends the Joint Session of Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: SADC PF.
Botswana Deputy Speaker elected unopposed to lead SADC-PF GEWAYD Committee
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Hon. Helen Pushy Manyeneng, has been elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Gender Equality, Women Advancement and Youth Development…
26 May 2026
Angolan parliamentarian Hon Luísa Damião is the new Chairperson of the Sweden-funded Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. Photo: Moses Magadza, SADC PF
Angola’s Luísa Damião elected unopposed to chair SADC-PF HSDSP Committee
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg Angolan parliamentarian Honourable Luísa Damião has been elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Sweden-funded Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum for…
26 May 2026
Botswana opposition leader and economist Hon. Dumelang Saleshando speaks after being elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. Photo: Moses Magadza, SADC PF
Botswana opposition leader Dumelang Saleshando elected to chair SADC-PF TIFI Committee
By Moses Magadza Johannesburg, South Africa – Botswana opposition leader and economist Hon. Dumelang Saleshando has been elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary…
26 May 2026
Newly elected Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP), Angolan parliamentarian Honourable Luísa Damião
SADC PF joint Standing Committees session ends with a call for action on governance, human rights and inclusion
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The curtain came down on the Joint Session of Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Johannesburg on Thursday with a strong call for Member Parliaments to…
22 May 2026
President Boko welcomes his South African counterpart for the Sixth Bi-National Commission (pic. OP)
Ramaphosa undertakes state visit for sixth Botswana–SA Bi‑National Commission
Gaborone — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Botswana this week for a two‑day State Visit, co‑chaired with President Duma Gideon Boko on the occasion of the Sixth Session of the Botswana–South Africa Bi‑National…
20 May 2026
SADC PF SG Ms Boemo Sekgoma
SADC PF joint standing committees begin amid calls for inclusive governance and democratic renewal
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Joint Session of Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum opened in Johannesburg on Tuesday with strong calls for inclusive governance, democratic accountability and deeper parliamentary cooperation…
20 May 2026
The Director of Programmes and Parliamentary Business at the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Mr Sheuneni Kurasha. Photo: Contributed
SADC PF Standing Committees to drive push for domestication of regional Protocols
By Moses Magadza All is set for the Standing Committee Sessions of the SADC Parliamentary Forum that will take place from 19 to 22 May 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, under the theme: “Enhancing Parliamentary…
16 May 2026
Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special Representative to SADC.
Cuba and Botswana strengthen ties ahead of 50-year diplomatic milestone
Gurjeet Singh and Cynthia Thanda The Embassy of Cuba in Gaborone hosted a meet-and-greet session on 11 May 2026, led by His Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special…
13 May 2026
