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The Ideological Fabric of National Unity: Reflections on Democracy, Nation Building, and Global Freedom Struggles

By Ambassador Phatse Justice Piitso 21 August 2024 The intellectual scope on the formulation of the theoretical thesis, about the formation of the Government of National Unity, spawned a nightmare of intense debate, across the…

3 September 2024

President Xi Jinping Meets with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People (CNBC)

President Xi Jinping Meets with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

August 29, 2024 On the afternoon of August 29, President Xi Jinping met with Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President…

2 September 2024

SpaceX’s Starlink Becomes Operational in Botswana

By Mustapha Iderawumi Starlink, SpaceX’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, is now operational in Botswana, marking a significant milestone for the Southern African nation. Rebecca Slick Hunter, Director of Starlink Global Licensing and Market Activation, announced Botswana’s…

31 August 2024

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African countries not yet asked Russia for help in adopting any document in the UN Security Council regarding Kiev’s support of terrorists in the Sahel, – Russia’s deputy permanent tells UN

“They have not contacted us about any document yet. I believe that the statement by Mali’s representative was powerful and self-explanatory. “In my opinion, at this stage, it is sufficient, and we will monitor the…

30 August 2024

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Sergey Lavrov held talks with Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall

On August 29, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal Yassine Fall, who is in Moscow on a working visit. During the talks, the Ministers discussed in detail…

30 August 2024

The China-aided Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, May 27, 2024. /Xinhua

Beyond rhetoric: China’s impact on human rights in Africa

by Zhao Yating China and African nations have both experienced Western colonialism and oppression and therefore value their hard-won collective human rights and understand the importance of human rights protection. In addition, both sides recognize…

30 August 2024

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Lesoma: Where International Hunting Income Prevents Wildlife Crop Destruction

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 29 August 2024 Unlike neighbouring villages, Lesoma, Botswana, is the only one where wild animals are not  causing crop destruction. The animals that had forced the Lesoma Village residents to be…

30 August 2024

READY TO FLY: Batswana students at the Sir Seretse Khma International Airport before the departure to India for their studies

Pre-Departure Orientation for ICCR India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Winners Held at the High Commission of India

Gaborone, Botswana – August 29, 2024 By Sethulakshmi Ravindran The High Commission of India in Botswana hosted a pre-departure orientation program on August 28, 2024 for the Botswana students selected for the ICCR India-Africa Maitri…

29 August 2024

Former First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos speaks during a regional dialogue on advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Pretoria last week. Photo: Moses Magadza.

Former First Lady Geingos advocates for young people’s SRHR in Southern Africa

By Moses Magadza in Pretoria, South Africa Former First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, has emphasised the urgent need to champion Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for young people across East and Southern…

27 August 2024

Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Mao Ning

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on August 23, 2024

Dragon TV: Over the past few years, China’s wind and solar power generation has been on the rise. Foreign media noted that China added as much new clean energy generation in the first half of…

27 August 2024

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