UNWANTED: The Law Society of Botswana wants a new man at the helm of the Administration of justice. Terrence Rannowane has run his course, they say
Law Society of Botswana calls for the immediate resignation of Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane
* The degradation of the rule of law, in any society, marks the onset of tyranny A dark cloud hangs over the judiciary. The recent developments in the judiciary have further deepened the crisis that…
6 September 2022
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, is visiting. three African nations - Mozambique, Kenya and Somalia. Pic [Pool/EPA/EFE]
Colonialism is an indelible stain on the conscience of Europe
By: Josep Borrell* I am travelling this week to Africa, a vibrant continent that is preparing its future: pushing ahead the digital transformation, making farming more efficient and sustainable, building new infrastructure to reinforce connections…
6 September 2022
IPI delegation consulting editors at Avani hotel in Gaborone, Botswana
Botswana: Media environment faces key risks and challenges
*IPI urges close monitoring of the Press freedom situation in the country The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The independent media environment in Botswana faces key risks and challenges that require close monitoring, the IPI global network…
3 September 2022
Audrey Chanakira (photo) contributed
Augmented Reality-Bringing museums to life
By: Vitalio Angula Imagine being in a museum with all the historic artefacts and not being able to touch them thus not living or feeling the real experience of how your ancestors lived thousands of…
31 August 2022
Will African institutions ever be owned by the people and speak one voice?
Two significant summits attracted attention lately, one in the Southern Africa and the other still not clear if it will or will not take place in the Northern region. Both show that much is still…
25 August 2022
Womndla! Women strategize on ways and means to achieve parity in politics and economic participation
Economy and power relations take centre-stage at Pan African Women Forum hosted by Conversation With Africa
Thelma Seitshiro The Pan Afrikanist The Role of African Women in Anchoring Sustainability in the Socio-Economic Development Agenda in Africa was placed under the microscope during a one day physical and virtual Pan African Women’s…
20 August 2022
Vie Chancellor of the University of Botswana Prof David Norris with Infinitech Managing Director Mr. Mooketsi Nthahe
UB plans to set up a Software Development Hub in six months’ time
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana (UB) plans to set up a Software Development Hub on campus before Christmas this year. This was revealed by Vice Chancellor Prof David Norris Thursday, August 19th…
20 August 2022
SADC leaders at the conclusion of the 42nd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Kinshasa, DRC (C) SABC-News-SADC
SADC 42nd Ordinary Summit extends mandate of its Mission in Mozambique
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 42nd Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held on 17th August 2022, in Kinshasa, the Capital City of the…
18 August 2022
Chinese State Councilor Wang-Yi-and Foreign Minister Dr.-Lemogang-Kwape-after signing the MoU o Belt & Road Initiative in Gaborone in 2021 (Pic TPA)
Wang Yi warns of three dangerous trends regarding the new development across the Taiwan Strait
The Pan Afrikanst Watchman In his recent engagement with the foreign ministers of Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, and Nepal, the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi expounded on China’s position regarding the…
16 August 2022
Chinese State Councilor Wang-Yi-and Foreign Minister Dr.-Lemogang-Kwape-after signing the MoU o Belt & Road Initiative in Gaborone in 2021 (Pic TPA)
Wang Yi warns of three dangerous trends regarding the new development across the Taiwan Strait
The Pan Afrikanst Watchman In his recent engagement with the foreign ministers of Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, and Nepal, the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi expounded on China’s position regarding the…
16 August 2022
