Israel helping Botswana Government to spy on Journalists
By Suraya Dadoo An investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has revealed how Botswana’s security forces routinely arrest journalists, take possession of their devices, and use Israeli phone-hacking technology to access their sources.…
20 July 2021
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
The podcasters - 4skins
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
