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Mass graves, unclaimed bodies: Israel's war robs Gazans of funeral rites (Pic. Al Jazeera)

Israeli policy towards Palestinians in the Gaza Strip: from repression and control to destruction and annihilation

Executive Summary of an investigation by B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories July 2025 Since October 2023, Israel has fundamentally changed its policy toward the Palestinians. Following the Hamas-led…

30 July 2025

Mr. Xolile George Secretary of Parliament of South Africa

Clerks urged to support SADC PF change into a SADC regional Parliament

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Chairperson of the Committee of Clerks and Secretaries General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Mr. Xolile George, has highlighted the role of Clerks and Secretaries…

29 July 2025

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina with SADC Deputy Secretary for Regional Integration, Angele Makombo N’tumba, during the opening of the 8th SADC Industrialisation Week (Pic. SADC)

Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina Champions Regional Industrial Revolution at SADC Forum

Antananarivo, Madagascar — July 29, 2025 Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina, newly appointed Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), inaugurated the 8th SADC Industrialization Week (SIW) with a resounding call for agricultural transformation and…

29 July 2025

Ras Mubarak, will be driving from Accra to 39 other African countries, in 120 days, over 38,000km, to meet with government officials to deliver messages about the urgent need to implement a visa-free policy in Africa for all Africans traveling within Africa, as a way of uniting the continent, creating economic opportunities for our people and showcasing Africa’s rich culture

Historic Pan-African Road Trip to Champion Visa-Free Travel Across Africa

Accra, Ghana — In a bold move to unify the African continent, the Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign, spearheaded by Ghanaian broadcaster and former MP Ras Mubarak, is set to launch a historic 120-day…

25 July 2025

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Russia and Mozambique Deepen Diplomatic Ties in High-Level Meeting

MOSCOW, July 22, 2025 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Maria Lucas to Moscow for high-level talks aimed at strengthening long-standing ties between the two nations. In…

23 July 2025

(pic: Teto Mokaila, Kgomotso Tshwenyego, Donald Molosi and Donn Swaby)

How Can an Acting Agent Help You?

By Donald Molosi  24 June, 2025 Behind most successful actors is a steadfast ally often overlooked: the agent. An agent serves as a crucial bridge between the actor and the myriad opportunities that exist within…

23 July 2025

Namibia’s Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Honourable Dr Emma Kantema

Minister advocates action to reverse decline in women’s parliamentary representation

From Moses Magadza in Swakopmund, Namibia Namibia’s Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Honourable Dr Emma Kantema, has expressed concern over the declining number of women in the National Assembly and has called for…

16 July 2025

Namibia’s Development Bank Acquires Green Climate Fund Accreditation

By: Vitalio Angula In what economists describe as a huge win for the country, the Development Bank of Namibia recently announced its accreditation by the Green Climate Fund as a Direct Access Entity under its…

15 July 2025

AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE TO THE PALESTINIAN ISSUE FOR JOURNALISTS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

By Habib Omar Palestine Media Forum (Tawasol) in collaboration with Zimbabwe Palestine Newsroom Connect cordially invites you to register for the special online course entitled: INTRODUCTORY COURSE TO THE PALESTINIAN ISSUE FOR JOURNALISTS IN SOUTHERN…

11 July 2025

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Lavrov and Rubio Hold Key Talks on Ukraine, Global Crises at ASEAN Summit

Kuala Lumpur, July 10, 2025 — In a notable diplomatic exchange during the annual ASEAN ministerial events, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met to discuss pressing issues on…

10 July 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