Rafael Papismedov: The days that the youth of Botswana
HB Antwerp sets up the world’s most advanced diamond facility in Botswana
By Rafael Papismedov Speaking Monday 27th March 2023 during the official launch of diamond cutting and polishing company, HB Botswana – a local subsidiary of Belgium-based HB Antwerp – the Co-Founder of the Company, Rafael…
29 March 2023
Russia's President Vladimir Putin meeting his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping at the Kremlin during the latter' visit
President Xi Jinping’s State Visit to Russia
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Russia from March 20 to 22, which is also his first overseas trip since being re-elected as Chinese president, was a journey of friendship, cooperation,…
28 March 2023
President Vladimir Putin’s address at the International Parliamentary Conference Russia – Africa in a Multipolar World
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On March 20, 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the International Parliamentary Conference Russia – Africa in a Multipolar World, held in Moscow under the auspices of the State Duma…
22 March 2023
Mali Snubs ECOWAS and AU Over Steps to Return to Democratic Elected Government
The interim Military government of the Republic of Mali has utterly turned blind eyes on what is referred to as “Accra Initiative” designed by the reputable regional organisation – Economic Community of West African States…
15 March 2023
African Union’s Systems Crashed by ‘Massive’ Cyber Attack, Report Says
Africa-Press – Eswatini. The attack allegedly resulted in the shutting down of the organization’s devices, leaving employees without access to their work emails and the internet. Still, the overall scale and culprits of the “massive” cyber…
15 March 2023
Bissau-Guinean doctor who missed Africa CDC job cries foul
She was a perfect fit for the job: She is the president of the Institute for Global Health and Development, former high commissioner for Covid-19, and former minister of public health in Guinea Bissau. She…
5 March 2023
Final results of Nigeria’s presidential election
LAGOS – Nigeria’s electoral commission said on Wednesday ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu had won last week’s presidential election. According to final Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) tallies from all 36 states and the federal…
4 March 2023
South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers
South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have…
4 March 2023
Representatives of visiting German companies met with their South African and local counterparts to discuss solar projects
Solar solutions have become a viable business case in Botswana, but regulation remains an obstacle
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman German companies working in the solar sector undertook a project reference trip to Botswana on the 16th – 17th February 2023 as part of the Energy Solutions Initiative of the German…
20 February 2023
Some of the high-flying students flaunt their scholarships to the Press
UB Foundation sponsors 23 Master’s Students, promises full tuition cover in future
Thelma Obakeng The University of Botswana Foundation on the 9th February 2023, awarded some scholarships to 23 high-flying students to pursue their Master’s Degree programmes at the University, as it has been for the past…
10 February 2023
