Nemadzivhani urges Batswana to use Setswana on Social Media
* “Botswana needs to make Setswana fashionable,” says Nemadzivhani * “African writers write in foreign languages to get more readers,” says Nemadzivhani. — Mashudu Nemadzivhani is an award-winning writer from Limpopo in South…
15 November 2021
Moreetsi Gabang
Moreetsi Gabang, the filmmaker, lights up screens with new release ‘Motswaka’
By Cynthia Thanda The Pan Afrikanist reporter Just like most stories, Moreetsi Gabang has always been compelled by the arts such as drawing and writing from a very young age. However, it was after his…
12 November 2021
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Mmusi Kgafela
Botswana participates in the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Mmusi Kgafela attended the opening ceremony of the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) via video link. With an exhibition area of more than…
8 November 2021
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
