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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

Botswana receives donation of 200 000 doses of Sinovac vaccines from China

Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana will on Sunday 25 April 2021 receive a donation of two hundred thousand (200 000) doses of Sinovac vaccines from the Government of the People’s Republic of China. China has stood…

23 April 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