Botswana

UB eHealth Research Unit Coordinator, Mr Kagiso Ndlovu

University of Botswana eHealth Research Unit takes Mobile Diagnostic Support Tool to 27 Health Facilities

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana’s Health Research Unit in collaboration with international partners have implemented a mobile diagnostic support tool (VisualDx) across 27 health facilities in Botswana. Implementation is premised on a…

6 July 2021

BCIIG is advocating for inclusion of Ivermectin in Botswana's Covid-19 treatment protocol

Advocating for inclusion of Ivermectin in the treatment protocol for COVID-19 in Botswana

We are Botswana COVID-19 Ivermectin Intervention Group (BCIIG), a group of multidisciplinary scientists, healthcare professionals, and community members with the purpose to educate the public, provide psychosocial counselling and other forms of support to affected…

5 July 2021

Sir Seretse Khama

Seretse Khama made Central District a safe haven for freedom fighters fleeing apartheid

July 1, 2021 marked the 100th birthday of Botswana’s founding President Sir Seretse Khama, who died on July 13th 1980. Historian Jeff Ramsay posits here that the centenary of our Founding President Sir Seretse Khama…

4 July 2021

Motswana athlete, Francinah Eyman gets a World Netball appointment

Botswana’s Senior National Team Captain and Draihoek’s born tall circle defender, Francinah Eyman has been named in World Netball’s ‘VOICE OF THE ATHLETE’ Working Group following the launch of its strategic plan. Under its core…

2 July 2021

Bokang Basejane

From selling T-shirts to a thriving business, Sales with Bokang

Cynthia Thanda “Many at times we get stuck in the planning phase and never get to execute the ideas we so believe have the potential to bring us thousands or even millions and I am…

2 July 2021

Thomas Nkhoma

University of Botswana awards 38 Proficiency Certificates in 3 African languages – Kiswahili, Ikalanga and Setswana

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana is today (June 30, 2021) expected  to award 38 participants who recently completed training in three African languages – Kiswahili, Ikalanga and Setswana – in the Department…

29 June 2021

Absolute Monarch: King Mswari III was forced to flee from his country when pro-democracy protests rocked eSwatini

Down with Mswati: Umbrella for Democratic Change calls for political talks in eSwatini, dismantling of Tinkhundla system

Moeti Mohwasa The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has noted the developments of an uprising that is taking place in eSwatini. The uprising of the working class is of no surprise as the democracy deficit…

29 June 2021

Cynthia's first book, 'Dirty Laundry' is testament that young people can channel their energies to achieve their goals

Young People Shouldn’t Publish Books! Wait until you retire!

When I was schooling at Maun Senior Secondary School in 2017, I told myself I was going to publish a book. I did not know any publisher nor had a story at the time. My…

29 June 2021

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‘We are making strides in the right direction’, says SADCPF Chief, Boemo Sekgoma

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADCPF) is nearing the completion of two models, Secretary General Boemo Sekgoma told the 49th Plenary Assembly hosted virtually in Gaborone, Botswana from 25 to 27th June…

25 June 2021

Wamkele Mene

AfCFTA will lift additional 30 million people from extreme poverty by 2035

by Wamkele MENE The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is the sole supranational organisation in the continent, legally established and mandated to handle the rules of trade between African countries. At the core…

25 June 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