Botswana

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

On February 15, at the initiative of the American Side, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Building on the February 12 telephone conversation between the…

15 February 2025

FLASHBACK: Founding President of Namibia Dr Sam Nujoma officiates at the inauguration of SADC Parliamentary Forum House in Windhoek, Namibia on March 23, 2001. Looking on are (from left) Former Speaker of Malawi Hon Sam Mpasu, the late Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia Dr Mose Tjitendero, Hon. Hidipo Hamumyela who was then Minister of Foreign Affairs, former SADC Executive Secretary Prego Rhamsamy, and former SADC PF Secretary General Dr Kasuka Mutukwa.

SADC PF mourns the passing of Namibia’s Founding President, Dr Sam S. Nujoma

By Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has paid tribute to the late Dr. Sam Shafishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding President, for his unwavering commitment to regional integration…

15 February 2025

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Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United States of America Donald Trump

Wednesday 12 February 2025 The leaders discussed issues related to the prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. The US President assured the Russian President of the American side’s commitment to fulfill all the…

12 February 2025

COURTESY CALL: The Vice President of the SADC PF, Hon. Sylvia Elizabeth Lucas (...from left, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Hon. Nelly Butete Kashumba Mutti and staff from SADC PF and the National Assembly of Zambia pose for a photo after the courtesy call. Photo: Contributed

SADC PF Vice President commends Zambia’s leadership and national security efforts

By Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – The Vice President of the SADC PF, Hon. Sylvia Elizabeth Lucas, has praised Zambia’s advancements in leadership and national security strategy. Hon Lucas did this last week during a…

12 February 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergio Lavrov

Russia sets up Department for Partnership with Africa

By Sergio Lavrov The establishment of a new Foreign Ministry department, the Department for Partnership with Africa, underscores the significance that Russia’s leadership places on advancing the African aspect of our foreign policy. This priority…

12 February 2025

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The Power of Film: A Catalyst for Change in Botswana

By Donald Molosi  In the heart of Southern Africa lies our Botswana, a nation rich in culture, history, and potential. Yet, like many countries, it faces challenges that require innovative solutions. As an actor and…

10 February 2025

INNOVATIVE: Mwape Chimpampa, a Grade 11 pupil from Zambia, has developed an organic sunscreen for sun protection among people with albinism

Hope for people with Albinism as young innovator develops organic sunscreen

By Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – In a groundbreaking innovation poised to transform lives, 15-year-old Mwape Chimpampa, a Grade 11 pupil from Naboye Secondary School in Kafue District in Zambia, has developed an organic sunscreen…

8 February 2025

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Why No One Can Kill South Africans’ Hunting Spirit

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 6 February 2025 The spirit and aspirations of South African hunting communities to engage in international hunting will never die despite efforts by Western animal rights extremist NGOs to ban international…

7 February 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov insists that the UN Charter should be the foremost guideline for regulating international relationsin the multipolar era that has dawned

Sergey Lavrov affirms the UN Charter as “the legal foundation of a multipolar world”

February 4, 2025 Eighty years ago, on February 4, 1945, the leaders of the victors of World War II − the Soviet Union, the United States, and Britain − opened the Yalta Conference to determine…

5 February 2025

Mr. Sheuneni Kurasha, Manager of the Programme on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights at SADC PF. Photo: Moses Magadza, SADC PF.

SADC PF capacity building project posts impressive results  despite COVID-19

By Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – A project titled, “Strengthening Parliamentary Capacity in the Southern African Development Community” that the SADC Parliamentary Forum implemented from 2019 to 2023 posted impressive results despite the impacts of COVID-19,…

5 February 2025

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

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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