Botswana

BRENDA GALEBOTSWE’S MAGICAL HANDS

In the quiet, warm small village of Siviya which is approximately 39 kilometers from Francistown is a young lady aged 32 whose hands speak volumes. The lady whose name is Brenda Galebotswe welcomed The Pan…

17 August 2021

Tyler Majaga

Meet Tyler Majaga: a Writer and Cinematographer

Cynthia Thanda The PanAfrikanist community enjoys a plate full of words because knowledge is power and it is always interesting to meet Batswana writers. But how about we bring a buffer? Writing plus a picture?…

15 August 2021

African countries acquire 114 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: Africa CDC

   ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Some 53 African countries have acquired about 114 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said in the…

12 August 2021

Nompendulo

Nompendulo Shabangu: An epitome of communication and media

Cynthia Thanda      Nompendulo Shabangu is a Communicator with a passion for all things communication and media. She has over ten years of work experience; having served in diverse roles that have exposed her to different…

12 August 2021

Health Minister Dr. Edwin Dikoloti receiving the donation from Chinese Ambassador, H.E. Wang Xuefeng

Chinese Embassy donates oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and Personal Protective Equipment to Botswana

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On 4th August, Chinese Ambassador H.E. Wang Xuefeng handed over eight (8) oxygen concentrators and 20 ventilators to Hon. Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, Minister of Health and Wellness, helping Botswana fight against…

9 August 2021

Organic Naturals Skincare product line consists of four products

Organic Naturals Skincare products work best under the African hot weather

by Cynthia Thanda Is your skin dry or oily? Tried to drink water but do you want something else to keep it smooth and healthy? Worry not. The Pan Afrikanist has you covered after an…

7 August 2021

UDC Spin doctor, Moeti Mohwasa

UDC blasts President Masisi’s appointment of Boyce Sebetela to Chief of Staff in the Office of the President as ‘abuse of power’

Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has reacted with “shock” to the appointment of Boyce Sebetlela to the newly-created post of Chief of Staff in the civil service. Sebetela is not only…

6 August 2021

President Masisi pleads for donations of Covid vaccines from America’s Joe Biden

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman America’s Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Ambassador Victoria Nuland this week Tuesday made a stopover in Botswana during her whirlwind tour of four African countries. The visit to South…

4 August 2021

Boyce Sectela

Boyce Sebetela appointed Botswana’s first Chief of Staff in the Office of the President

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Former Minister and Member of Parliament for Palapye, Boyce Lephimotswe Sebetela has been appointed the country’s inaugural Chief of Staff in the Office of the President. The announcement was made Monday,…

2 August 2021

Botswana has received a generous supply of Sinopharm vaccine donation from China

Stop subsidising corporate fat cats!

Vaccine monopolies make the cost of vaccinating the world against COVID at least 5 times more expensive than it could be. The cost of vaccinating the world against COVID-19 could be at least five times…

1 August 2021

Pope Leo XIV apologises for the role of the Catholic Church in legitimising slavery

Pope Leo XIV breaks silence on the Vatican’s role in slavery, calls for vigilance in digital era

By Fortune Madondo Introduction Exactly a day after the 63rd anniversary of Africa day, on Monday, 26 May 2026, the head of the Vatican or worldwide Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV, came clean on the…

2 June 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Putin Extends Africa Day Greetings, Highlights Russia–Africa Ties

May 25, 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed warm wishes to African Heads of State and Government on the occasion of Africa Day, commending the continent’s progress and reaffirming Moscow’s commitment to deepening cooperation.…

29 May 2026

Orange Money Commercial and Marketing Director, Gazza Motswagole

Top’a o Pop’e promotion unveiled as Orange Money turns 15

Orange Botswana has launched a new customer promotion worth P1.1 million as its Orange Money service marks 15 years in operation. The campaign, branded Top’a o Pop’e, will run nationwide and offers daily, weekly and…

27 May 2026

An exhibitor at last year's Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair

UB positions itself as an industry partner at the Northern Trade Fair

Francistown, 27 May 2026 —The University of Botswana (UB) is showcasing its research, innovation and professional training programmes at the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF), underscoring its role in driving economic diversification and skills…

27 May 2026

Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution

STATEMENT BY THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT

The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice announced on May 20 and proclaimed for several weeks against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of…

27 May 2026

His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Republic of Botswana and Special Envoy to SADC

Cuba rejects U.S. imperialism: Ambassador Izaguirre condemns indictment of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz

Cynthia Thanda History is best told by the people who live it, and some stories demand to be heard directly from the source. On the 25th of May 2026, His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre,…

27 May 2026