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
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
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
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
UB online Radio official launch slated for thursday May 6, 2021
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman: The University of Botswana has finally established an online radio station which can be accessed on www.ubradio.co.bw or through a UBRadio App that can be downloaded on Google Playstore. According to…
4 May 2021
Covid-19 was declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March, since then it has been used as a pretext by governments to put constitutional guarantees on hold. Now that relative calm appears to be in prospect, it is imperative that these exceptional measures be lifted. image by Klawe Rzeczy
UDC calls for repeal of draconian Media Practitioners Act, advocates for more self regulation
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC0 joined the rest of the world on Monday to send a message of solidarity with all media workers on the occasion of World Press Freedom…
4 May 2021
Extraordinary Troika Summit of the Organ Plus Mozambique postponed indefinitely
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman In a twist of events, the Extraordinary Troika Summit of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation that was set for 29th April, 2021 in Maputo, Mozambique, has been indefinitely postponed. This comes…
28 April 2021
Self-quarantined President Masisi not attending crucial Extraordinary Troika Summit of the Organ Plus Mozambique
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana will be conspicuously absent Thursday during a crucial Summit of the Organ…
27 April 2021
