Botswana

Malawi Member of Parliament Hon. Ishmael Ndaila Onani, Chairperson of the FANR Standing Committee

SADC PF Standing Committee meets over food security and sustainable agriculture in Jo’burg

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The SADC PF Standing Committee on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) will hold its meeting from 19 to 21 May 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa under the…

18 May 2024

Honourable Regina Esparon from Seychelles, the Chairperson of the RWPC.

Women’s caucus advocates for financial inclusion

By Moses Magadza The Regional Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (RWPC) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum will hold its meeting on Thursday 16 May 2024, virtually under the theme: ‘Enhancing the Role of Parliament in Empowering Women…

15 May 2024

Mikhail Bogdanov

Africa is a new, growing, diverse, distinctive, global pole of power – Mikhail Bogdanov

On May 13th 2024, the Eastern Orthodox Magazine interviewed Russian Deputy Foreign Minister also Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa; and this is what transpired: How are Russian companies operating in Africa…

14 May 2024

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SADC PF MPs meet over economic cooperation

By Moses Magadza The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF)’s Standing Committee on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) will hold its meeting on Monday, 13 May 2024, virtually under the theme: ‘Collaborative engagement on enhancing…

12 May 2024

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African Editors Forum calls on African govts to end Media restrictions and censorship, while Botswana Editors Forum demands greater inclusivity and consultation

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On World Press Freedom Day, The African Editors’ Forum (TAEF) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to a free, independent, and diverse media landscape across the continent. In a statement to observe the…

4 May 2024

Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Ms Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: National Assembly of Angola

SADC PF SG calls for empowered press

Moses Magadza As the world marked Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2024, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Ms Boemo Sekgoma, called on the world’s parliaments to facilitate a free…

3 May 2024

Secretary-General of the National Assembly of Angola, Dr. Pedro Agostinho de Neri. Photo: NA of Angola.

Angola launches SIDA-funded SRHR Project

By Moses Magadza The National Assembly of the Republic of Angola has formally launched the SIDA-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance Project (2023-2026). The launch took place in Luanda on…

2 May 2024

Delegation of Namibia attends the hearings on the advisory proceedings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal consequences of Israel’s practices in the Palestinian territories in The Hague, Netherlands on 23 February, 2024 [Nikos Oikonomou/Anadolu via Getty Images]

When Namibia stands up to Germany, it shows that Gaza has revolutionised the Global South

by Dr Ramzy Baroud The distance between Gaza and Namibia is measured in terms of thousands of kilometres, but the historical distance is much closer. This is precisely why Namibia was one of the first countries…

18 April 2024

SADC PF SG Ms Boemo Sekgoma speaks during eighth International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (IPCI) in Norway. Photo: Contributed

MPs commit to new Statement of Commitment to promote SRHR

By Moses Magadza Parliamentarians attending the eighth International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (IPCI) in Norway adopted a new Statement of Commitment to promote…

15 April 2024

LANDMARK HEADS OF AGREEMENT WITH AAAS ENERGY TO DEVELOP LEUPANE 250MW SOLAR PROJECT

Highlights: Botala Energy Ltd (ACN 626 751 620) (Botala) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership and Binding Heads of Agreement with AAAS Energy BV, a renowned developer of solar photovoltaic parks in Sub-Saharan Africa.…

14 April 2024

• African Clergy invoke continent's history of war and Apartheid to demand an end to occupation and genocide of Palestine

“Never again”: African Clergy link continent’s pain to Palestine’s struggle

by Suraya Dadooo Our continent knows war. We carry the memory of the civil wars in Mozambique and Angola, the Rwanda genocide, and the wars of Liberia and Sierra Leone. Today we see war again…

26 August 2026

ormer Kenyan President Uhuru Kenhyatta delivering a powerful speech in Addis Ababa

Threads of Ethiopia: Uhuru Kenyatta’s Call for Unity in Diversity

25 August 2026 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta delivered a powerful address at the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission’s closing ceremony, urging unity and peace while celebrating Ethiopia’s historic role in Africa’s…

26 August 2026

Orange Botswana brings For Good Connections to Francistown

Orange Botswana brings For Good Connections to Francistown.

Orange Botswana has expanded its digital safety campaign to northern Botswana after successfully hosting the For Good Connections event at John Mackenzie School in Francistown on Saturday, bringing together children from schools across the city…

26 August 2026

President Duma Boko’s Full Interview with Russia Today

August 16, 2026 Nikki Aaron: Well, it’s always good to have you with us here on RT International. Coming up next, we have an exclusive interview with the president of Botswana, Duma Boko. Enjoy. Voluvuyo…

26 August 2026

President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko

Gaborone Turns to Moscow for Mineral Technology, Diamond Market Protection

Botswana has announced a strategic shift in its foreign and economic policy, deepening ties with Russia as global demand for rare earth minerals and diamonds intensifies. Speaking in an interview with Russia Today (TR) Correspondent,…

25 August 2026

Vivo Energy Botswana tests emergency readiness

Vivo Energy Botswana tests emergency readiness

Gaborone, Botswana – 25 August 2026 – Vivo Energy Botswana, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country, has successfully conducted a large-scale emergency response simulation designed to test the…

25 August 2026