Botswana

Njungura herbal tea from Chobe District finds market in Eastern and Southern Africa

Cynthia Thanda Njungura is a herbal drink made by Jerry Boitshoko, a multitalented man who wears many hats. Among these, he is an entrepreneur, ghostwriter, published author of several books, and an internationally-acclaimed multi-award-winning filmmaker.…

6 September 2021

Mcee Charles

Mcee Charles, the Nigerian Rapper with a golden voice, unveils his future plans

Cynthia Thanda The Nigerian entertainment industry not only prides itself with its interesting, mind-blowing Nollywood movies but also has some great musicians. The Pan Afrikanist family visited the green land and interviewed McGee Charles whose…

2 September 2021

Reaching for the stars - DJ Kenn

From a laptop Deejay to certified DJ and Radio anchor – The story of DJ Kenn

Cynthia Thanda Music denotes the culture of a people. It would therefore be remiss of any well-meaning publication that chronicles a country’s cultural evolution to ignore this aspect. For that mere reason, The Pan Afrikanist…

31 August 2021

David Tibe and Prof. David Norris signing the MoU

University of Botswana and NGO Council partnership promises to reinvigorate civil society sector

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana and the Non-Governmental Organisations Council (NGO Council) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through which they undertake to work together to enhance the voice of civil…

30 August 2021

China wants Prof. Ralph Baric of the Dept of Epidemiology, Microbiology and Immunology at the The University of North Carolina investigated

Chinese Envoy Wang Xuefeng debunks myths around Corona Virus origins

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman It is about time that the United States stopped peddling untruths that the novel coronavirus was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and instead started to find out what happened…

28 August 2021

Tsaone the budding poet

For the love of poetry

Cynthia Thanda Tsaone Bejile was just 12 years old when she wrote her first poem. But she would only discover her passion for art at the age of 15. Now 21 years old and a…

27 August 2021

Meet Thea Khama: A Woman of Valour

Cynthia Thanda When given a blank page, the Pan Afrikanist family believes in making it colorful with art, and this time it painted its canvas with the beautiful Thea Khama whose art is in the…

25 August 2021

Boemo Sekgoma

The establishment of a SADC Parliament finally approved

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 41st SADC Summit held in Lilongwe, Malawi, has made a watershed decision to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a fully-fledged SADC Parliament. The roadmap outlining the steps to be…

18 August 2021

New SADC Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi, has his job cut out for him

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi’s spirited campaign for Botswana’s candidate for the coveted prize of Executive Secretary of the 16-member regional bloc, SADC, finally paid off Tuesday in Lilongwe, Malawi, when Elias…

17 August 2021

BRENDA GALEBOTSWE’S MAGICAL HANDS

In the quiet, warm small village of Siviya which is approximately 39 kilometers from Francistown is a young lady aged 32 whose hands speak volumes. The lady whose name is Brenda Galebotswe welcomed The Pan…

17 August 2021

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