The UDC has launched a sustained campaign to discredit the ruling BDP and its leader, Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi
The BDP regime is a threat to peace and national security – UDC
by Moeti Mohwasa The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) notes the persistent harassment of the current regime’s political opponents through the use of state institutions. The democratic backsliding that this country is undergoing is of…
2 November 2021
Breaking the Sake barrel to commemorate this milestone
Japan and Botswana commemorate 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
by H.E. Mr. Hoshiyama Takashi A photo exhibition displaying over 150 photos taken by Japanese and Batswana of their stays in their respective host countries was opened on the 26rh of October 2021 at the…
2 November 2021
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Botswana Defence Force C-130 damaged by LAM aircraft in Pemba
Written by defenceWeb – 28th Oct 2021 A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) C-130 Hercules has suffered minor damage to its wing after a collision on the ground with a LAM Mozambique Airlines aircraft at Pemba…
29 October 2021
October 25, 1971, the General Assembly Hall resonated with roaring applause and loud cheers when, with an overwhelming majority, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 to restore all rights of the People’s Republic of China in the UN.
A New Splendid Journey Ahead after Fifty Extraordinary Years
— Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Lawful Seat Of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations by H.E. Wang Xuefeng Fifty (50) years ago, on October 25, 1971, the…
28 October 2021
Health Minister Dr. Edwin Dikoloti
Botswana begins vaccinating ages 18 to 29 against Covid-19
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Effective Monday 25th of October 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness transited the COVID-19 vaccination to Phase three of the National Vaccine Deployment Plan. Making the announcement, Ministry spokesperson Dr.…
26 October 2021
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP AND COMPILE THE NEWSLETTER RELATING TO THE SADC MODEL LAW ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
SADC Parliamentary Forum Procurement Introduction and background to assignment Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has become a serious predicament in Southern Africa with the phenomenon taking place in a widespread manner in different forms and facets. In…
25 October 2021
Multi-award-winning author, Lame Pusetso, launches four books
By Cynthia Thanda The last born in a family of seven girls, Lame Pusetso, also known as Poeticblood is a 24 years old lady from Hukuntsi in the Kgalagadi North. Although she is currently residing…
24 October 2021
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Eswatini is burning while SADC looks on!
Government shuts down internet amidst protests By: Vitalio Angula The government of Eswatini on Wednesday shut down the internet and suspended all social media sites as a response to sporadic incidences of violence, protests, and…
23 October 2021
Dr. Kabelo Senyatso
Botswana translocates all the Rhinos in the Okavango Delta to Sanctuaries to avert the surge in poaching
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Government of Botswana has taken a decision to move all rhinos from the Okavango Delta into sanctuaries. According to the Director of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks in…
23 October 2021
President Masisi and Simbi Phiri celebrating
Khato Civils (Pty) Ltd, hits back, threatens to sue Umbrella for Democratic Change
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman A tug-of-war between construction mogul Simbi Phiri of Khato Civils and the country’s biggest opposition party, Umbrella for Democratic Change UDC) is looming on the horizon. It all started with an…
20 October 2021