Botswana

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“The Globalists Can All Go to Hell”

The study shows how Viktor Orbán converted Budapest into a central node of the Reactionary International: importing US American consultants such as Ronald Reagan’s advisor Arthur Finklestein to design party strategy, while exporting lobbyists such…

23 June 2024

Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as South Africa's President

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on re-election as South African President

TPA reporter Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Cyril Ramaphosa who was reelected as President of South Africa on June 14. In his message, Xi Jinping noted that China and South Africa…

17 June 2024

Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: Parliament of Malawi.

SADC PF SG calls for child-friendly policies to keep children in school

By Moses Magadza Ahead of the Day of the African Child to be commemorated on 16 June 2024 – the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma, urged different stakeholders to…

13 June 2024

The late Dr Esau Chiviya. File photo: Moses Magadza

Former SADC PF Secretary General Chiviya dies

By Moses Magadza The Former Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Dr Esau Chiviya, has died. Dr Chiviya, a Zimbabwean who served at the helm of the regional inter-parliamentary body, died on…

12 June 2024

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Venezuelan Electoral Process: United in Solidarity, we strengthen the Bolivian Revolution

by Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela Campaign Command Chief, Dr Jorge Rodriguez Gómez, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Comrades and friends, Allow me to start with warm greetings and best wishes to the Bolivarian people of Venezuela.…

5 June 2024

The ANC’s Performance in the 2024 Elections: A Call to Action

 By Penuel Maduna, ANC Branch Deputy Chairperson* June 1, 2024 As the votes are being counted, it is clear that the African National Congress (ANC) has received a significant blow, securing only 40.25% of the…

3 June 2024

A special ceremony for the https://www.who.int/news/item/31-05-2024-awards-for-outstanding-contributions-to-public-health-presented-during-the-seventy-seventh-world-health-assembly during the 77th World Health Assembly at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, on 31 May 2024. Professor Bontle Mbongwe from Botswana, winner of the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion (second from left). Also pictured: WHA77 President Botswana Minister of Health and Wellness Hon Dr Edwin Dikoloti (left); WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (second from right); Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, South African Representative to the United Nations and other organizations in Geneva, Switzerland.      

University of Botswana’s Professor Bontle Mbongwe awarded the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Associate Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Botswana, Professor Bontle Mbongwe, has been awarded the World Health Organisation (WHO) Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion. Professor Mbongwe who is Head of the School…

3 June 2024

A special ceremony for the https://www.who.int/news/item/31-05-2024-awards-for-outstanding-contributions-to-public-health-presented-during-the-seventy-seventh-world-health-assembly during the 77th World Health Assembly at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, on 31 May 2024. Dr Doreen Ramogola-Masire from Botswana, recipient of the Sasakawa for her role in the development and implementation of Botswana’s first National Cervical Cancer Prevention Strategy (second from left) Also pictured: WHA77 President Botswana Minister of Health and Wellness Hon Dr Edwin Dikoloti (left); WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (second from right); Mr Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of the Nippon Foundation and WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy.

Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire awarded 2024 World Health Organisation (WHO) Sasakawa Health Prize

Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, has been awarded the 2024 World Health Organization (WHO) Sasakawa Health Prize. Professor Ramogola- Masire received the award in Geneva, Switzerland on the 31st of…

3 June 2024

Honorable Roger Mancienne, the President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, and Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC PF President speaks on terrorism and prevention of violent extremism

The SADC Parliamentary Forum is one of 18 regional assemblies globally that come together annually under the coordination mechanism on counter terrorism and prevention of violent extremism. The speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles,…

2 June 2024

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MOLOSI BIDS FAREWELL TO WAKA

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman After 10 years of a successful business relationship, actor Donald Molosi will be saying goodbye to Waka Management.   Under Waka management, Molosi co-produced and featured released 2064, a UK-Botswana film starring…

28 May 2024

Orange Botswana People and Social Impact Director Modiri Nlanda handing over the digital kit

Orange Botswana donates to local schools in Phikwe and launches the Orange Phikwe National Marathon 2026

*Digital Schools Kit, whiteboards and an all-in-one printer & photocopying machine to Selebi-Phikwe Primary and Senior Secondary School, respectively, all valued at 300K. Orange Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to community development, sport, and education…

11 March 2026

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Praying for Empire: How Political Christianity Is Being Weaponised to Bless War and Imperial Power

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The spectacle of evangelical pastors gathering in the White House, surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump and laying hands on him in prayer while the United States and Israel escalate military aggression…

9 March 2026

Moscow Warns of Escalating Middle East Crisis as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Ignite Regional War

MOSCOW — The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a stark warning that the Middle East is sliding toward uncontrollable instability, blaming U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran for triggering a chain of violence that…

6 March 2026

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Cuba Condemns Ecuador’s Expulsion of Embassy Staff

Havana, March 4, 2026 — Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sharply criticised Ecuador’s decision to expel all personnel from the Cuban Embassy in Quito, calling the move “arbitrary and unjustified” and warning it will…

5 March 2026

Ms Elisabeth Harleman of the Embassy of Sweden

Call to safeguard SRHR gains as Angola hosts annual review of SRHR, HIV and AIDS Project

By Moses Magadza A two-day Annual Review Meeting of the Sweden-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS Governance Project of the SADC Parliamentary Forum ended in Luanda, Angola on Tuesday. The…

3 March 2026

Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío

Cuba Reports Foiled Terrorist Infiltration Linked to U.S.-Based Groups, Seeks Cooperation from Washington

Havana, February 26, 2026 — Cuban authorities announced the interception of a vessel registered in Florida carrying ten individuals allegedly attempting to infiltrate the island for terrorist purposes. The incident, reported yesterday, has prompted immediate…

27 February 2026