Botswana

Representatives of visiting German companies met with their South African and local counterparts to discuss solar projects

Solar solutions have become a viable business case in Botswana, but regulation remains an obstacle

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman German companies working in the solar sector undertook a project reference trip to Botswana on the 16th – 17th February 2023 as part of the Energy Solutions Initiative of the German…

20 February 2023

Some of the high-flying students flaunt their scholarships to the Press

UB Foundation sponsors 23 Master’s Students, promises full tuition cover in future

Thelma Obakeng The University of Botswana Foundation on the 9th February 2023, awarded some scholarships to 23 high-flying students to pursue their Master’s Degree programmes at the University, as it has been for the past…

10 February 2023

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Germany partners SADC to improve water infrastructure, foster regional economic integration

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman SADC Water Fund: Zambian Government in Partnership with the DevelopmentBank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and SADC Secretariat launch the KazungulaWater and Basic Sanitation Project The Government of the Republic of Zambia…

8 February 2023

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Polisario Front’s 16th Congress vows to escalate national struggle against Moroccan occupation

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The sixteenth Congress of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia el-Hamra and Río de Oro was held in Dakhla Camp from 13 to 19 January 2023 under the slogan,…

6 February 2023

Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov with his South African counterpart, Naledi Pandor

Sergey Lavrov on a charm offensive in SA, eSwatini and Angola

The Pan Adfrikanist Watchman There was a common thread in the message that Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov brought to the three southern African countries – South Africa, eSwatini and Angola- that he visited late…

2 February 2023

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Jerusalema comes to life in the Holy Land for Nomcebo Zikode

writes Suraya Dadoo “Inshallah” (God Willing). That was South African musician Nomcebo Zikode’s response two years ago when I asked her if she is keen to visit Jerusalem. At the time, Jerusalema – Zikode’s global…

30 January 2023

The assassination of human righyts lawyer and political activist Thulani Maseko is the spark that has ignited a revolution against Africa's last absolute monarchy

Eswatini’s orgy of violence

written by Mzilikazi Wa Afrika Johannesburg – Bullets have been flying in Eswatini for the past few years before human rights lawyer, Thulani Maseko, was assassinated last Saturday night by a lone gunman in front…

29 January 2023

Namibia Opposes Russian Uranium Mining Proposal

By: Vitalio Angula Groundwater is the only permanent and dependable water resource in what is called the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System (STAS). An aquifer is simply a body of rock that holds water underground which…

24 January 2023

Ruslan Obiang Nsue (left) and his half brother, the vice president Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue

Two half-brothers of Africa’s longest serving president tussle over sale of aircraft

Equatorial Guinea’s vice-president personally ordered the arrest of his half-brother over allegations he sold a plane owned by the state airline, a government statement says. Both the vice-president and his half-brother are sons of President…

23 January 2023

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China’s COVID response measures is science-based, timely and necessary

H.E. Wang Xuefeng, Chinese Ambassador to Botswana* Over the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc around the globe and posed enormous challenges to all countries including China and Botswana. Our two countries,…

19 January 2023

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

Mid-Term Report and Update on the Outcomes of the 2nd Session of the 13th Parliament

By Moeti Mohwasa Introduction Nearly two years ago, this Government received a mandate for change: to build an economy that works for more people, restore dignity in public services, strengthen social protection, reform the institutions…

24 August 2026