The SG (white mask) Ms. Boemo Sekgoma with RWPC Vice Chairperson Hon. Shally Raymond from Tanzania. Pic, SADC PF
GBV Model Law is a guiding instrument and not a mandatory benchmark – SADC PF Secretary General, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma
By Boemo Sekgoma SADC PF Secretary General At the end of a three-day joint virtual session of the Regional Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (RWPC) and Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) from 15th…
19 November 2021
Children’s artworks cement longstanding cordial relations between Botswana and Japan
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 8th annual Japan-Botswana Children’s Painting Exhibition has been showing at Ben Thema Primary School next to African Mall in Gaborone. The exhibition opened on November 11th and ended on Thursday…
19 November 2021
Nemadzivhani urges Batswana to use Setswana on Social Media
* “Botswana needs to make Setswana fashionable,” says Nemadzivhani * “African writers write in foreign languages to get more readers,” says Nemadzivhani. — Mashudu Nemadzivhani is an award-winning writer from Limpopo in South…
15 November 2021
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Moreetsi Gabang, the filmmaker, lights up screens with new release ‘Motswaka’
By Cynthia Thanda The Pan Afrikanist reporter Just like most stories, Moreetsi Gabang has always been compelled by the arts such as drawing and writing from a very young age. However, it was after his…
12 November 2021
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Mmusi Kgafela
Botswana participates in the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Mmusi Kgafela attended the opening ceremony of the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) via video link. With an exhibition area of more than…
8 November 2021
Breaking the Sake barrel to commemorate this milestone
Japan and Botswana commemorate 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
by H.E. Mr. Hoshiyama Takashi A photo exhibition displaying over 150 photos taken by Japanese and Batswana of their stays in their respective host countries was opened on the 26rh of October 2021 at the…
2 November 2021
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Botswana Defence Force C-130 damaged by LAM aircraft in Pemba
Written by defenceWeb – 28th Oct 2021 A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) C-130 Hercules has suffered minor damage to its wing after a collision on the ground with a LAM Mozambique Airlines aircraft at Pemba…
29 October 2021
October 25, 1971, the General Assembly Hall resonated with roaring applause and loud cheers when, with an overwhelming majority, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 to restore all rights of the People’s Republic of China in the UN.
A New Splendid Journey Ahead after Fifty Extraordinary Years
— Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Lawful Seat Of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations by H.E. Wang Xuefeng Fifty (50) years ago, on October 25, 1971, the…
28 October 2021
Health Minister Dr. Edwin Dikoloti
Botswana begins vaccinating ages 18 to 29 against Covid-19
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Effective Monday 25th of October 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness transited the COVID-19 vaccination to Phase three of the National Vaccine Deployment Plan. Making the announcement, Ministry spokesperson Dr.…
26 October 2021
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP AND COMPILE THE NEWSLETTER RELATING TO THE SADC MODEL LAW ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
SADC Parliamentary Forum Procurement Introduction and background to assignment Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has become a serious predicament in Southern Africa with the phenomenon taking place in a widespread manner in different forms and facets. In…
25 October 2021
