Africa

UNWANTED: The Law Society of Botswana wants a new man at the helm of the Administration of justice. Terrence Rannowane has run his course, they say

Law Society of Botswana calls for the immediate resignation of Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane

* The degradation of the rule of law, in any society, marks the onset of tyranny A dark cloud hangs over the judiciary. The recent developments in the judiciary have further deepened the crisis that…

6 September 2022

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, is visiting. three African nations - Mozambique, Kenya and Somalia. Pic [Pool/EPA/EFE]

Colonialism is an indelible stain on the conscience of Europe

By: Josep Borrell* I am travelling this week to Africa, a vibrant continent that is preparing its future: pushing ahead the digital transformation, making farming more efficient and sustainable, building new infrastructure to reinforce connections…

6 September 2022

IPI delegation consulting editors at Avani hotel in Gaborone, Botswana

Botswana: Media environment faces key risks and challenges

*IPI urges close monitoring of the Press freedom situation in the country The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The independent media environment in Botswana faces key risks and challenges that require close monitoring, the IPI global network…

3 September 2022

Audrey Chanakira (photo) contributed

Augmented Reality-Bringing museums to life

By: Vitalio Angula Imagine being in a museum with all the historic artefacts and not being able to touch them thus not living or feeling the real experience of how your ancestors lived thousands of…

31 August 2022

EU rebuffs Moroccan King’s ultimatum

Botswana Guardian’s Correspondent Morocco’s war drums are beating against all its neighbours, and against any country that will not disregard international law, and “swear allegiance” to the Commander of Believers (title of the Moroccan Monarch)…

25 August 2022

Womndla! Women strategize on ways and means to achieve parity in politics and economic participation

Economy and power relations take centre-stage at Pan African Women Forum hosted by Conversation With Africa

Thelma Seitshiro The Pan Afrikanist The Role of African Women in Anchoring Sustainability in the Socio-Economic Development Agenda in Africa was placed under the microscope during a one day physical and virtual Pan African Women’s…

20 August 2022

Vie Chancellor of the University of Botswana Prof David Norris with Infinitech Managing Director Mr. Mooketsi Nthahe

UB plans to set up a Software Development Hub in six months’ time

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana (UB) plans to set up a Software Development Hub on campus before Christmas this year. This was revealed by Vice Chancellor Prof David Norris Thursday, August 19th…

20 August 2022

SADC leaders at the conclusion of the 42nd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Kinshasa, DRC (C) SABC-News-SADC

SADC 42nd Ordinary Summit extends mandate of its Mission in Mozambique

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 42nd Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held on 17th August 2022, in Kinshasa, the Capital City of the…

18 August 2022

Chinese State Councilor Wang-Yi-and Foreign Minister Dr.-Lemogang-Kwape-after signing the MoU o Belt & Road Initiative in Gaborone in 2021 (Pic TPA)

Wang Yi warns of three dangerous trends regarding the new development across the Taiwan Strait

The Pan Afrikanst Watchman In his recent engagement with the foreign ministers of Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, and Nepal, the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi expounded on China’s position regarding the…

16 August 2022

Chinese State Councilor Wang-Yi-and Foreign Minister Dr.-Lemogang-Kwape-after signing the MoU o Belt & Road Initiative in Gaborone in 2021 (Pic TPA)

Wang Yi warns of three dangerous trends regarding the new development across the Taiwan Strait

The Pan Afrikanst Watchman In his recent engagement with the foreign ministers of Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, and Nepal, the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi expounded on China’s position regarding the…

16 August 2022

BPOMAS-Group-Chief-Executive-Officer-Mr.-Thulaganyo-Molebatsi-.

BPOMAS Marks 35 Years of Service, Trust and Healthcare Excellence in Botswana

ADVERTORIAL Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS) is proudly celebrating 35 years of dedicated service to the people of Botswana, marking more than three decades of consistent delivery of quality healthcare financing, customer-focused service…

25 June 2026

Understanding the new European Union (EU) migration & asylum pact

“As the EU seeks to externalise its borders & migration problems” By Fortune Madondo “Migration is a European challenge which must be met with a European solution. One that is effective, fair and firm. This…

25 June 2026

Confiscated-crocodiles-just-before-being-transported-away-from-a-Springs-residential-property

Environmental management inspectors seize illegally kept crocodiles in Gauteng, South Africa

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 24 May 2026 Springs – Two illegally kept crocodiles were seized in Springs, Gauteng, South Africa during a multi-agency operation led by the Gauteng Department of Environment, highlighting the province’s continued…

25 June 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

“Ukraine, Europe and Global Security”

by Sergey Lavrov At a meeting in London on 7 June 2026, the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany, as well as Vladimir Zelensky, laid out five preconditions for Russia to secure a “just and…

23 June 2026

Chairperson of the SADC PF Standing Committee on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI), Hon. Dumelang Saleshando from Botswana

SADC PF–UNCTAD training programme concludes first phase, equipping Parliamentarians to drive AfCFTA implementation

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The first phase of a pioneering capacity-building partnership between the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has ended. The phase…

23 June 2026

ORANIA: A nation within a nation

By Fortune Madondo Whilst black-on-black violence is on the rise in South Africa (SA) due to xenophobic and afrophobic tendencies, there exists an unusual place in SA today. A place where history, Identity, and politics…

22 June 2026