Botswana

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

A-call-to-inverst-in-Botswanas-film-making-.png

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

Inside-the-scenic-and-wildlife-rich-Makuya-Nature-Reserve.

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

OINT PLANNING: From left Mr Ishmael Chiposyo, Project Advisor; Ms Kerstin Siebke, Quality Assurance expert; Dr Adane Ghebremeskel, Thematic Leader; Robson Chakwana, Program Manager from GIZ; SADC PF Secretary General; and Mr. Sheuneni Kurasha, Manager of the Programme on Democracy, Governance & Human Rights at SADC PF during a joint planning meeting last week. Photo: Moses Magadza, SADC PF

New SADC PF and GIZ Project to enhance accountability and citizen participation

Moses Magadza By Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) have concluded a joint meeting to discuss steps leading to a signing…

5 February 2025

Hamas official Basem Naim [PalinfoAr/Twitter]

Hamas: Trump reinforcing ‘law of the jungle at the international level’

US President Donald Trump’s plans to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and take control of the enclave by force “is a crime against humanity and reinforces the law of the jungle at the international…

5 February 2025

Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, the Co-Coordinator of the Progressive International

States Coordinate Measures Against Israel’s Violations of International Law

Nine countries announced on Friday 31st January 2025, the formation of The Hague Group, an alliance of countries resolved to act in solidarity with Palestine via a concrete set of shared commitments. Below is their…

5 February 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