Botswana

One of the paintings by local artists proudly displayed on the walls of HB Botswana offices

HB Botswana ‘Refines’ More Than Just Diamonds

Thelma Obakeng Diamond company, HB Botswana, is more than just committed to elevating the mining industry in Botswana, but also to elevating Batswana by committing to other aspects of the economy beyond mining. In an…

11 April 2024

Fenny Letshwiti, Chief Public Relations in the Ministry of Entrepreneurship

Batswana told to rely on LEA and CEDA for the implementation of Chema-Chema Fund

 Ref: MoE 1/15/1 I (07) 07 April 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As we implement the Chema-Chema Fund—post the lively and successful launch of its enabling guidelines on Friday 5th April 2024 in Maun,…

10 April 2024

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin ready for talks with Ukraine

Putin Calls for Renewed Peace Talks with Ukraine, Urges Immediate Dialogue

Moscow, Russia – Following a series of commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a late-night statement emphasizing Russia’s willingness to engage in peace…

11 May 2025

“General Langley’s Accusations Against Traoré: A Flashpoint in Africa’s Struggle for Sovereignty”

By Fortune Madondo Of General Michael Elliott Langley’s Accusations  Michael Langley Michael Elliott Langley is the sixth commander of the United States (US) Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the first black four-star general in the United…

10 May 2025

Parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945

Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025 The President of Russia, Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Vladimir Putin, attended a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. 29 heads of foreign delegations…

9 May 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks to CBS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with CBS

Question: Good morning, Minister Lavrov. I want to ask you about what happened in Kiev. There was a large Russian attack on that capital city at about 1 o’clock in the morning. President Trump has…

7 May 2025

Miss Botswana 2024, Anacia Gaothusi shows off her Sari, as she prepares for Miss World competition in Hyderabad, India

Bridging Cultures: Anacia Gaothusi Prepares for Miss World with a Grand Indian Farewell

Cynthia Thanda The catchphrase, “Namaskara” reverberated throughout the posh and lush gardens of the Indian High Commissioner’s residence on the evening of May 2, 2025. Radiant guests lined up to welcome Miss Botswana 2024, Anacia…

3 May 2025

The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Honourable Justin Tokely (left), poses for a photograph with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Honourable Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, at Heroes’ Acre in Namibia this week. Photo: George Sanzila, National Assembly of Namibia.

SADC PF Executive Committee calls on Namibian Speaker

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Honourable Justin Tokely, has praised Namibia’s longstanding commitment to regional parliamentary cooperation and called for renewed support as the Forum…

3 May 2025