Africa

Award winning Actor Donald Molosi is President of the Upright African Movement

Award-winning Actor, Donald Molosi calls on fellow Actors to say No to Audition Fees

by Donald Molosi As I reflect on two decades of my professional stage career, I realize that mine is an unexpected story having grown up in a Botswana without TV but aspiring to one day…

19 March 2022

Nompendulo Shabangu’s book, Perspective, explores the common thread of grief in people

Cynthia Thanda Some write notes. Some write poetry. Some write articles. And then there are those who write books. Join the PanAfrikanist family as we welcome another author, Nompendulo Shabangu, who has blessed our table…

18 March 2022

Isaac Makwala and his peers mentioned among the country's successful personages

Botswana and Batswana are a unique value proposition, says President Dr. M.E.K Masisi

 The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Dubai, Saturday, March 12, 2022 Botswana and Batswana are “a unique value proposition”, President Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has told a welcome cocktail for Team Botswana that is participating at…

13 March 2022

Botswana upgrades diplomatic relations with Saharawi Republic to Ambassadorial level

Saharawi Republic– The Government of Botswana upgraded the diplomatic relations with the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, when its first ever Ambassador to the North African country, Mr. Zenene Sinombe, presented his Credentials as Extraordinary and…

7 March 2022

Botswana on a final push at Expo 2020 Dubai

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana hosts National Day activities at Expo2020 Dubai Botswana is on the final push t court investors from across the globe at the Expo2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

7 March 2022

How the Ukraine crisis ends

By Henry Kissinger PUBLIC discussion on Ukraine is all about confrontation. But do we know where we are going? In my life, I have seen four wars begun with great enthusiasm and public support, all…

2 March 2022

Russia chose the path of unilateral aggression

EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION TO THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA AND SADC By its military attack on Ukraine, Russia has started a war in Europe. Russia is breaking the rules of international law and of the well-established…

2 March 2022

University of Botswana (UB) unveils P500 million world-class High-Performance Centre

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana High-Performance Centre, with an investment of more than BWP 500 million, promises to change the landscape of human performance from a sports science, health and lifestyle perspective…

26 February 2022

On The Verge: A New Book To Add In Your Read List

Cynthia Thanda Like most kids, Ozzil Gopolang who is a 20-year-old boy from Serowe grew up joyously playing football and street games. However, as he advanced to higher grades, he switched to indoor sporting activities…

26 February 2022

Japanese Ambassador HOSHIYAMA Takashi, with UNICEF Representative in Botswana, Dr. Joan Matji.

Japan joins hands with UNICEF to strengthen vaccine cold chain system in Botswana

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Gaborone, February 25- The Government of Japan has decided to provide assistance of approximately P7.9 million to strengthen vaccine cold chain system in Botswana through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).…

25 February 2022

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty

Lavrov, Abdelatty Hold Talks on Middle East Crisis at BRICS Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, with discussions centred on Middle East…

15 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

Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM (Member of the Order of Australia). Photo Contributed.

From Australia to Southern Africa: Champion shares blueprint for advancing women in politics

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA -Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM, has urged countries in Southern Africa to invest in mentorship, financial support, training and women’s networks to accelerate female political participation and…

12 May 2026

Orange Botswana Rolls Out School Kits to Underserved Learners

Orange Botswana Foundation has launched the first phase of its Education+/Back to School (BTS) 2026 programme, distributing essential school kits to learners in underserved communities. The rollout began on 7 May at Kalakamati, Makaleng and…

12 May 2026

Dr Naomi Garenne

Haven City Medical Clinic Targets Trusted, Quality Healthcare in Gaborone

Botswana’s growing demand for accessible, reliable and patient-centred healthcare has received a boost following the official opening of Haven City Medical Clinic in Bontleng, Gaborone. The newly launched private medical facility officially opened its doors…

12 May 2026

Mr Sheuneni Kurasha, SADC PF Director of Parliamentary Business and Programmes.

Official says SADC PF’s Model Law process built on consultation, rigour and implementation

By Moses Magadza An official from the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has said that the development of the Model Law on Constitutionalism and Rule of Law is anchored in a carefully structured, consultative and…

12 May 2026