Botswana

Leader of Opposition in Parliament also Vice President of Umbrella for Democratic Change Dumelang Saleshando

President Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi must end the State of Emergency “forthwith”

by Dumelang Saleshando Mr Speaker, Two days ago, His Excellency President Mokgweetsi Masisi addressed the nation on what was expected to be an update on the Covid 19 situation in the country. The President in…

16 July 2021

University of Botswana cutting edge medical innovations revolutionising health care system

A 17-year old female student with Ollier’s Disease (a rare skeletal disorder) has thus benefitted from a hip implant designed at the University Of Botswana Faculty of Medicine Regenerative Medicine Laboratory. In line with its…

16 July 2021

BDP attends CPC and World Political Parties Summit

At the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), more than 500 leaders of political parties and organizations around the world took part in the CPC and World Political Parties Summit, themed “working for…

16 July 2021

Ready to take the world on: Makwana encourages creatives to utilise their skills for the good of humanity

Prime Coaching with Makwana Mompoloki

by Cynthia Thanda In the new normal of Covid-19, people need something to hold on to in order to keep sane. How about a cup of coffee and a book? Being a firm believer in…

14 July 2021

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Art of a conversation through a Podcast

Cynthia Thanda Podcasts have become increasingly popular in the last four years and the reason is rather obvious. Wouldn’t you agree that mainstream media stimulates division, sells conflict and therefore isn’t a true representation of…

9 July 2021

Presidents Xi Jinping,, Mokgweetsi MAsisi and their spouses during Masisi's state visit

Commemorating the Centenary of the Communist Party of China

By Chedza Mogae Here in Botswana, the 1st of July, is a day in which we honour, observe and remember, the singular contribution of this nation’s first President, Sir Seretse Goitsebeng Maphiri Khama, one of…

8 July 2021

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

Orange Botswana People and Social Impact Director Modiri Nlanda handing over the digital kit

Orange Botswana donates to local schools in Phikwe and launches the Orange Phikwe National Marathon 2026

*Digital Schools Kit, whiteboards and an all-in-one printer & photocopying machine to Selebi-Phikwe Primary and Senior Secondary School, respectively, all valued at 300K. Orange Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to community development, sport, and education…

11 March 2026

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Praying for Empire: How Political Christianity Is Being Weaponised to Bless War and Imperial Power

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The spectacle of evangelical pastors gathering in the White House, surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump and laying hands on him in prayer while the United States and Israel escalate military aggression…

9 March 2026

Moscow Warns of Escalating Middle East Crisis as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Ignite Regional War

MOSCOW — The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a stark warning that the Middle East is sliding toward uncontrollable instability, blaming U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran for triggering a chain of violence that…

6 March 2026

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Cuba Condemns Ecuador’s Expulsion of Embassy Staff

Havana, March 4, 2026 — Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sharply criticised Ecuador’s decision to expel all personnel from the Cuban Embassy in Quito, calling the move “arbitrary and unjustified” and warning it will…

5 March 2026

Ms Elisabeth Harleman of the Embassy of Sweden

Call to safeguard SRHR gains as Angola hosts annual review of SRHR, HIV and AIDS Project

By Moses Magadza A two-day Annual Review Meeting of the Sweden-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS Governance Project of the SADC Parliamentary Forum ended in Luanda, Angola on Tuesday. The…

3 March 2026

Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío

Cuba Reports Foiled Terrorist Infiltration Linked to U.S.-Based Groups, Seeks Cooperation from Washington

Havana, February 26, 2026 — Cuban authorities announced the interception of a vessel registered in Florida carrying ten individuals allegedly attempting to infiltrate the island for terrorist purposes. The incident, reported yesterday, has prompted immediate…

27 February 2026