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Dream Factory Launches Business Coaching Scholarship for Entrepreneurs in Botswana and Zimbabwe

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Dream Factory Foundation has launched the Emergent Business Coaching Scholarship Programme, a new initiative aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in Botswana and Zimbabwe with tailored mentorship, business training, and access to funding.…

26 August 2025

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FROM DIAMONDS TO DRAMA

By Donald Molosi August 25, 2025 Twelve billion dollars. That is the pledge from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings to boost our flagging economy through roads, power systems, and mining infrastructure. Yet if we build outward…

26 August 2025

FOOTBALL IMPERIALISM

By F. Madondo  A shocker In recent months, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was in the news for giving up its mineral wealth to Trump administration in exchange for promise of security from the United…

25 August 2025

Three elephants at the Johannesburg Zoo

Pretoria and Johannesburg Residents Protest Elephant Removals From Zoos

By Emmanuel KoroJohannesburg – 24 August 2025 Residents of Tshwane, formerly Pretoria, are furious over the removal of the city’s last elephant bull, Charley, from the National Zoological Gardens. For over 20 years, Charley was…

24 August 2025

The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Madagascar, Hon. Justin Tokely, proposes a toast during a luncheon hosted in honour of the visiting SADC PF Lobby Team.

SADC PF President advocates for unity and regional integration

By Moses Magadza Antananarivo, Madagascar – The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Madagascar, Hon. Justin Tokely, has urged regional legislators to deepen interparliamentary cooperation and…

24 August 2025

H.E Andry Nirina Rajoelina, president of Madagascar signs the Agreement

Historic breakthrough as Madagascar and Mauritius sign the SADC Parliament Agreemet

By Moses Magadza Madagascar and Mauritius have signed the Agreement Amending the SADC Treaty to recognise the SADC Parliament as an institution of SADC, bringing to 15 the number of Member States that have endorsed…

24 August 2025

Abuja shines. A heartfelt ode to Abuja: The jewel of Nigeria’s heart

Opinion by Ras Mubarak 23 August 2025 We arrived in Abuja last night, after driving some 434 miles or 752 km from Lagos. This brings our total travel time to Abuja, after setting off from…

23 August 2025

Ras Mubarak boards the vehicle as the team begins the 39-country campaign for visa-free travel across Africa

Activists embark on road trip across Africa to campaign for a visa-free continent

August 22, 2025 Former Ghanaian MP and dedicated Pan-Africanist Ras Mubarak is leading a group of activists on an ambitious campaign to mobilize support for a visa-free and united Africa. The Trans African Tourism and…

23 August 2025

Deal sealed: President Boko and Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani close the deal with a firm handshake

Botswana Secures $12 Billion Investment Deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings

Gaborone, Botswana — August 21, 2025 Botswana has signed a landmark $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar-based Al Mansour Holdings, marking one of the largest foreign direct investment commitments in the country’s history. President Duma…

21 August 2025

Talks were held in Washington with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the United States Donald Trump, President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Talks Were Held in Washington Between the Leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., France, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the EU, and NATO

19 August 2025 – 05:29 Talks were held in Washington with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the United States Donald Trump, President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of Finland Alexander…

19 August 2025

Orange Digital Centre Strengthens Botswana’s Digital Skills & Innovation Ecosystem

Orange Digital Centre Strengthens Botswana’s Digital Skills & Innovation Ecosystem

ODC recently hosted a media and stakeholder engagement session in Gaborone to provide greater visibility into the centre’s growing ecosystem and strengthen relationships with the media, partners, and stakeholders across Botswana’s innovation and digital development…

22 May 2026

Newly elected Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP), Angolan parliamentarian Honourable Luísa Damião

SADC PF joint Standing Committees session ends with a call for action on governance, human rights and inclusion

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The curtain came down on the Joint Session of Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Johannesburg on Thursday with a strong call for Member Parliaments to…

22 May 2026

President Boko welcomes his South African counterpart for the Sixth Bi-National Commission (pic. OP)

Ramaphosa undertakes state visit for sixth Botswana–SA Bi‑National Commission

Gaborone — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Botswana this week for a two‑day State Visit, co‑chaired with President Duma Gideon Boko on the occasion of the Sixth Session of the Botswana–South Africa Bi‑National…

20 May 2026

SADC PF SG Ms Boemo Sekgoma

SADC PF joint standing committees begin amid calls for inclusive governance and democratic renewal

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Joint Session of Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum opened in Johannesburg on Tuesday with strong calls for inclusive governance, democratic accountability and deeper parliamentary cooperation…

20 May 2026

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FNB Premiership Finale Set for Gaborone Showdown

Gaborone, May 19, 2026 — The 2025/26 FNB Premiership season will reach its climax this Saturday when Gaborone United host BDF XI at the Gaborone United Stadium, with kick-off set for 15h00. Thousands of supporters…

19 May 2026

Orange Botswana Chief Marketing Officer Yves Famien (L) with Ntungamili (R) during the signing session

Orange Botswana Signs Tennis Sensation Ntungamili Raguin as a second Brand Ambassador

Orange Botswana has officially signed rising tennis star Ntungamili Raguin as its second Brand Ambassador, reinforcing the company’s commitment to youth empowerment, sporting excellence and the development of future champions in Botswana. The partnership, anchored…

19 May 2026