Botswana

Isaac Makwala and his peers mentioned among the country's successful personages

Botswana and Batswana are a unique value proposition, says President Dr. M.E.K Masisi

 The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Dubai, Saturday, March 12, 2022 Botswana and Batswana are “a unique value proposition”, President Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has told a welcome cocktail for Team Botswana that is participating at…

13 March 2022

Botswana upgrades diplomatic relations with Saharawi Republic to Ambassadorial level

Saharawi Republic– The Government of Botswana upgraded the diplomatic relations with the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, when its first ever Ambassador to the North African country, Mr. Zenene Sinombe, presented his Credentials as Extraordinary and…

7 March 2022

Botswana on a final push at Expo 2020 Dubai

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana hosts National Day activities at Expo2020 Dubai Botswana is on the final push t court investors from across the globe at the Expo2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

7 March 2022

Russia chose the path of unilateral aggression

EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION TO THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA AND SADC By its military attack on Ukraine, Russia has started a war in Europe. Russia is breaking the rules of international law and of the well-established…

2 March 2022

University of Botswana (UB) unveils P500 million world-class High-Performance Centre

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana High-Performance Centre, with an investment of more than BWP 500 million, promises to change the landscape of human performance from a sports science, health and lifestyle perspective…

26 February 2022

On The Verge: A New Book To Add In Your Read List

Cynthia Thanda Like most kids, Ozzil Gopolang who is a 20-year-old boy from Serowe grew up joyously playing football and street games. However, as he advanced to higher grades, he switched to indoor sporting activities…

26 February 2022

Japanese Ambassador HOSHIYAMA Takashi, with UNICEF Representative in Botswana, Dr. Joan Matji.

Japan joins hands with UNICEF to strengthen vaccine cold chain system in Botswana

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Gaborone, February 25- The Government of Japan has decided to provide assistance of approximately P7.9 million to strengthen vaccine cold chain system in Botswana through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).…

25 February 2022

NATO countries are supporting the far-right nationalists and neo-Nazis in Ukraine – Putin

by Vladimir Putin I consider it necessary today to speak again about the tragic events in Donbass and the key aspects of ensuring the security of Russia. I will begin with what I said in…

25 February 2022

Botswana Police Commissioner Keabetswe Makgophe has vowed to meet the force of criminals with equal foerce

Police shoot and kill 10 robbers in a daring cash-in-transit heist in the capital city, Gaborone

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Ten men were killed in the morning of Wednesday 23rd February 2022 in Gaborone’s Phase 2 suburb following a Hollywood-like cops and robbers shootout that held the neighbourhood in tenterhooks for…

24 February 2022

President of the Republic, SG of the Frente POLISARIO, H.E. Brahim Gali

Saharawi President before EU-AU 6th Summit: “EU must be part of the solution in Western Sahara not part of the problem”

February 20, 2022 Brussels (Belgium)– President of the Republic, SG of the Frente POLISARIO, H.E. Brahim Gali, stressed in his remarks before the 6th EU-AU Summit in Brussels last Thursday, that “EU must be part…

20 February 2022

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