Participants during the week-long training
Botswana Red Cross Society awarded prestigious Coin of Honour Award
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS) was among participants that were presented with the coin of honour by the Northern Carolina Army National Guard (NCNG) for facilitating and actively contributing towards the…
1 June 2021
SADC Presidents have resolved to convene an Extraordinary Summit by June 20th to respond to the conflict in Mozambique
Mozambique to host SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC)
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Leaders of SADC gathered today (May 27th 2021) in Maputo, Mozambique commended Mozambique for agreeing to host the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre. In contrast to expectations that the leaders…
27 May 2021
BFTU praises Government’s position on Western Sahara right to freedom
Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) backed Government’s position on Western Sahara, affirming that Africa cannot be free as long as Western Sahara is not free, in a Press Statement it issued Today in reaction…
27 May 2021
Botswana's Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation Dr. Lemogang Kwape is also Chairperson-of-SADC-Organ-Troika-Ministers
Africa must speak with one voice for the political emancipation of Western Sahara – Dr. Lemogang Kwape
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana has called on fellow African countries to “continue to speak with one voice” to support and stand in solidarity with the people of Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic. In his Africa…
25 May 2021
The Founding Fathers of the Organisaton of African Unity (OAU), the predecessor of today's African Union (AU) - pic (C) medium.com
Turkey pledges to support AcFTA during commemoration of May 25th Africa Day
The Pan AFrikanist Watchman The total value of Turkey’s direct investments in Africa has exceeded 6 billion Dollars, despite Covid-19 pandemic conditions, says the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Mevlüt ÇAVUŞOĞLU.…
25 May 2021
Botswana confirms two cases of new Covid-19 B.1.617 Variant first discovered in India
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman A new COVID-19 variant (B.1.617), first discovered in the Republic of India was confirmed in Botswana on 13 May 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has announced. According…
17 May 2021
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Saharawi Ambassador, Malainin Mohamed
Saharawi Ambassador calls on Botswana Trade Unions, Parties and Civil society to give more support to Saharawi struggle for freedom
Saharawi Ambassador to Botswana, Mr. Malainin Mohamed, called on Botswana Trade Unions, political parties and civil society actor to firmly support the legitimate struggle of the people of Western Sahara and Palestine for freedom and…
14 May 2021
Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zimbabwe); Felix Tshisekedi (DRC) Felipe Nyusi (mozambique); Mokgweetsi Masisi (Botswana) and Edgar Lungu (Zambia) with SADC Executive Secretary, Lawrence Stergomena Tax
US$259 million Kazungula Bridge and One Stop Border Post finally commissioned
The US$259 million Kazungula Bridge over the Zambezi River and One Stop Border Post facilities connecting Botswana and Zambia were commissioned on 10th May 2021, paving the way for enhanced Southern African Development Community (SADC) integration and…
11 May 2021
President Masisi taking Oath of Office, now he has to deliver on his promises Pic (C) The Caravel
President Mokgweetsi Masisi resets Govt.’s priorities to deal with Covid-19 aftermath
Bagaetsho, as you may be aware, I recently retreated into introspection and reflection with my Cabinet and other leaders of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party in order to reassess our progress in achieving our national…
9 May 2021
BNF mourns its Regional Chairperson for Boteti Region, Cllr BNF Keiketile “Slow” Gobotswang
A long-time member of the Botswana National Front (BNF) who was the current Regional Chairperson for the Boteti region, Cde Keiketile “Slow” Gobotswang will be buried in his home village Moiyabana on Sunday 9th May…
8 May 2021
