Botswana

India and the Global South

by Amb Ashok Sajjanhar India’s relationship with the Global South has deep roots in shared histories, common struggles, and mutual aspirations for development and self-reliance. As one of the largest and most influential countries in…

13 August 2025

Sergey-Lavrov-in-phone-call-with-Marco-Rubio-ahead-of-August-15th-Putin-Trump-meeting-in-Alaska

Lavrov and Rubio Discuss Upcoming Trump-Putin Summit Amid Alleged Ukrainian Provocation Plans

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation on August 12 to discuss preparations for the upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.…

12 August 2025

AfroMedia Condemns the Assassination of Media Professionals in Gaza and Calls on the UN to Take Urgent Action

The African Initiative for Journalism and Media (AfroMedia) condemned the systematic crimes committed by the Israeli occupation against journalists and civilians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. It stressed that what is happening is a…

12 August 2025

HB Academy cohort

HB Academy in Botswana welcomes new class of Diamond Polishers

Gaborone, Botswana – August 12, 2025 – HB is proud to welcome a new cohort into the HB Academy training program in Botswana, which began on Monday, August 11. HB Botswana’s Communications Director, Omogolo Mathumo, lauded…

12 August 2025

Dr. Anuradha Chenoy, a retired professor at the Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University

BRICS strengthens itself ahead of Putin-Trump summit

Vladimir Putin’s decision to inform Global South leaders about the results of his meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff highlights the BRICS’ role, says Dr. Anuradha Chenoy, a retired professor at the Centre for Russian…

11 August 2025

Minister Wynter Mmolotsi

CBNRM Bill Passes Parliament Amid Ongoing Stakeholder Consultations

Arnold Letsholo Gaborone – The Community-Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to strengthen governance and accountability in community-led conservation initiatives. However,…

7 August 2025

President Putin on a phone call with South Africa's Ramaphosa

Putin Briefs Ramaphosa on Ukraine Peace Talks in Strategic Phone Call

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman MOSCOW/JOHANNESBURG – Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on August 7, briefing him on the outcomes of his recent meeting with U.S. Special…

7 August 2025

Aide-to-the-President-of-Russia-Yury-Ushakov

Putin-Trump Summit in the Works as Ukraine Peace Talks Gain Momentum

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in the coming days following a high-level discussion in Moscow aimed at advancing efforts to resolve…

7 August 2025

The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Namibia, Hon. Philipus Wido Katamelo

SADC Parliamentarians chart path to end hunger through new Agrifood Alliance and right to food legislation

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa Parliamentarians from SADC Member States have concluded a high-level meeting and training toward transforming food systems and eradicating hunger in Southern Africa with strong commitments to legislative reforms,…

7 August 2025

HSDSP Committee Chairperson, Hon Mope Khati from Lesotho

SADC PF committee sets the stage for rights-based regional development

27 July 2025 By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg To bolster parliamentary oversight and enhance legislative action on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across the region, the SADC Parliamentary Forum convened a two-day induction…

7 August 2025

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

Orange Money Commercial and Marketing Director, Gazza Motswagole

Top’a o Pop’e promotion unveiled as Orange Money turns 15

Orange Botswana has launched a new customer promotion worth P1.1 million as its Orange Money service marks 15 years in operation. The campaign, branded Top’a o Pop’e, will run nationwide and offers daily, weekly and…

27 May 2026

An exhibitor at last year's Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair

UB positions itself as an industry partner at the Northern Trade Fair

Francistown, 27 May 2026 —The University of Botswana (UB) is showcasing its research, innovation and professional training programmes at the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF), underscoring its role in driving economic diversification and skills…

27 May 2026

Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution

STATEMENT BY THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT

The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice announced on May 20 and proclaimed for several weeks against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of…

27 May 2026

His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Republic of Botswana and Special Envoy to SADC

Cuba rejects U.S. imperialism: Ambassador Izaguirre condemns indictment of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz

Cynthia Thanda History is best told by the people who live it, and some stories demand to be heard directly from the source. On the 25th of May 2026, His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre,…

27 May 2026