Botswana

UNITY: Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Honourable Roger Mancienne (fifth from left, front) with various stakeholders after the signing of an Implementation Agreement on the SIDA-funded SRHR, HIV and AIDS Governance Project in Seychelles last week. Photo: NA of Seychelles.

Seychelles hailed for leading in SADC PF work, joins 3rd SIDA-funded SRHR Project

By Moses Magadza The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms Boemo Sekgoma, has commended Seychelles -through its National Assembly – for committed and exemplary leadership in the work of the Forum. She did…

8 April 2024

Botswana mourns the loss of its foremost liberation struggle hero, Michael Dingake (C) Pic Botswana Guardian

A giant falls as liberation icon, Michael Dingake sleeps

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Michael Kitso Dingake, 96, the founding President of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), passed on Sunday 7th April at around 1600 HRS, a party spokesperson announced. Dr Mpho Phelo, the BCP…

7 April 2024

Aide to the President of Russia for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov

BRICS expresses interests of global majority

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman BRICS expresses interests of global majority, says the Aide to the President of Russia for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov in an interview with TASS Russia took the rotating presidency of the…

6 April 2024

Russian Foreign Minister: Those responsible for the terrorist attack will be brought to justice

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov opens up in an interview with Izvestia Multimedia Information Centre

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman IMIC: I would like to begin with the disaster that has impacted many, including your ministry. Please accept my condolences for your loss, the death of your staff member, a young woman.…

4 April 2024

Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe. Photo: Don Makubaza, Parliament of Zimbabwe

Zim Speaker laments lost opportunity at IPU

… as delegates leave with no consensus on emergency item Delegates to the 148th Inter-parliamentary Union Assembly and related meetings that took place in Geneva, Switzerland recently ended their meetings with several accomplishments but no…

4 April 2024

STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO WASTE, 30 MARCH 2024

By Boemo Sekgoma* On behalf of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, we join the global community in commemorating International Day of Zero Waste 2024. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to…

3 April 2024

Screen grab of Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, delivering a statement to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) 148th Assembly and related meetings in Geneva, Switzerland last week.

Zimbabwe Speaker urges for strengthening of parliamentary diplomacy at IPU

By Moses Magadza As the world frets over seemingly worsening conflicts in different countries, Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, has called for strengthening of parliamentary diplomacy to…

29 March 2024

Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Biden likes ISIS, not peace”

by Maria Zakharova* The US spin-doctors have driven themselves into a trap by claiming that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow was perpetrated by ISIS, a terrorist organisation banned in Russia. …

29 March 2024

Vice Chancellor Prof. David Norris insisted when he joined UB in 2018 that it must be subjected to peer review by reputable ranking institutions

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA MAINTAINS ITS POSITION AMONG TOP TIER AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES

TPA Watchman The University of Botswana has made notable progress towards its vision of transforming into a distinctive centre of excellence in Botswana, Africa and globally, thus maintaining its position as the top ranked university…

27 March 2024

CONCERNED: The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Honorable Roger Mancienne. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC PF President wants proactive role for IPU in conflict resolution

By Moses Magadza The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Honorable Roger Mancienne, has challenged the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to be more initiative-taking in ending conflicts in various parts of the world, saying countries that…

25 March 2024

He's back! Pic (CNN)

Extorting Allies: The Flaws in Trump’s Global Strategy

By Munyaradzi Munaro & Mafa Kwanisai Mafa In last year’s U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump emerged victorious once again, much to the surprise and dismay of many. His return to power has reignited global concerns…

21 January 2025

Zimbabwe and Cuban leadership meeting (Pic. The Chronicle)

Solidarity with Cuba: A Call for Justice and the End of the Blockade

By Cde Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The recent announcement by the United States to take steps towards easing some restrictions on Cuba has been met with cautious optimism by supporters of the Cuban Revolution worldwide, including…

18 January 2025

President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera meets Russia's Vladimir Putin

CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadera in Russia for official visit

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman President of Russia Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on an official visit (January 16, 2025) In…

17 January 2025

Announcement of the Ceasefire in Gaza Agreement

Press Statement – The ceasefire agreement is the result of the legendary resilience of our great Palestinian people and our valiant resistance in the Gaza Strip over more than 15 months. – The agreement to…

16 January 2025

Bengaluru Palace, an imposing architectural marvel (Pic. Cynthia Thanda)

How India inspired and ignited the spirit of patriotism in me

Cynthia Thanda 2024 is the year that made me proud of being a Motswana. From our own Lesego Chombo being Miss World Africa, Letsile Tebogo a gold medallist at the Olympics to the new government…

14 January 2025

“Botswana affirms and appreciates the long standing relations with China.” These words were said by President Duma Gideon Boko during a courtesy call by His Excellency Mr. Shao Hong, Vice Chairperson of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Pic - BW Presidency Facebook

Sino-Tswana diplomatic relations celebrate golden jubilee as Chinese FM’s Africa charm offensive sweeps through Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Chad & Nigeria

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Botswanan President Duma Boko on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Botswana On January 6, 2025, President Xi Jinping…

8 January 2025