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Zambian opposition leader Hichilema wins the presidential election

LUSAKA, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) — Zambia’s opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has emerged as the winner in the Aug. 12 presidential election, beating incumbent President Edgar Lungu. Hichilema managed to pass the 50 percent-plus-one requirement for…

16 August 2021

Presidential candidates - Hichilema and Lungu

Zambian president declares election not free and fair

Source: Xinhua LUSAKA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Saturday declared the general election as not being free and fair. The Zambian president said the general election in three provinces was characterised…

15 August 2021

Tyler Majaga

Meet Tyler Majaga: a Writer and Cinematographer

Cynthia Thanda The PanAfrikanist community enjoys a plate full of words because knowledge is power and it is always interesting to meet Batswana writers. But how about we bring a buffer? Writing plus a picture?…

15 August 2021

Nompendulo

Nompendulo Shabangu: An epitome of communication and media

Cynthia Thanda      Nompendulo Shabangu is a Communicator with a passion for all things communication and media. She has over ten years of work experience; having served in diverse roles that have exposed her to different…

12 August 2021

Health Minister Dr. Edwin Dikoloti receiving the donation from Chinese Ambassador, H.E. Wang Xuefeng

Chinese Embassy donates oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and Personal Protective Equipment to Botswana

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On 4th August, Chinese Ambassador H.E. Wang Xuefeng handed over eight (8) oxygen concentrators and 20 ventilators to Hon. Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, Minister of Health and Wellness, helping Botswana fight against…

9 August 2021

UDC Spin doctor, Moeti Mohwasa

UDC blasts President Masisi’s appointment of Boyce Sebetela to Chief of Staff in the Office of the President as ‘abuse of power’

Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has reacted with “shock” to the appointment of Boyce Sebetlela to the newly-created post of Chief of Staff in the civil service. Sebetela is not only…

6 August 2021

President Masisi pleads for donations of Covid vaccines from America’s Joe Biden

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman America’s Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Ambassador Victoria Nuland this week Tuesday made a stopover in Botswana during her whirlwind tour of four African countries. The visit to South…

4 August 2021

AU granting Israel observer status goes against its charter

By Shannon EbrahimImagine Imagine PW Botha’s regime being given observer status at the Organisation of African Unity during its total onslaught on the majority of South Africa’s people. This would have never happened because African…

3 August 2021

Boyce Sectela

Boyce Sebetela appointed Botswana’s first Chief of Staff in the Office of the President

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Former Minister and Member of Parliament for Palapye, Boyce Lephimotswe Sebetela has been appointed the country’s inaugural Chief of Staff in the Office of the President. The announcement was made Monday,…

2 August 2021

Karabo's Freagra Fragrance

Karabo Angela Bokwe’s Freagra Fragrances and Lip Gloss take the market by storm

Cynthia Thanda From a small-town girl who grew up in Orapa to now a final year law student, Karabo Angela Bokwe is a creative hardworking 21-year-old who has revolutionized people’s thoughts with her Freagra lip-gloss.…

30 July 2021

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