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Zimbabwe’s Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Honourable Monica Mutsvangwa shares the Zimbabwean story in New York.

Zimbabwe showcases best practices in gender institutionalisation at CSW69

By Moses Magadza in New York New York, USA – Zimbabwe showcased a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment at a side event on the sidelines of the 69th…

19 March 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders including Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attend the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2025. [Xinhua]

China’s top legislature concludes annual session

The 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, concluded its third session on March 11. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders including Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and…

17 March 2025

Botswana’s Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture, Ms Lesogo Chombo speaks at a side event organised by the SADC PF on 13 March 2025 at the Botswana High Commission in New York during the CSW69. Photo: Moses Magadza

Botswana’s Minister calls for greater inclusion of women and girls in leadership, education, and policy at CSW69

By Moses Magadza in New York, USA Botswana’s Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture, Ms Lesogo Chombo, has called for bold action to advance gender equality. She was speaking on March 13th as the…

17 March 2025

Russia's Fioreign Minister Sergey Lavrov fielding questions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview to the US bloggers Mario Nawfal, Larry C. Johnson and Andrew Napolitano

Question: Mr. Minister, it’s a pleasure to speak to you Sir. The first question I have, as I speak to people here in Moscow – there’s a perception that the US has changed, they are describing…

12 March 2025

Is the Woman a Slave at Home but Free as a Worker?

Feminism introduced the idea that women are free when they serve their employers but are slaves when they help their husbands. (This is a letter to the editor in Sydöstran. The opinions expressed are those…

9 March 2025

Author Phuti Seboni

“WRITING IMPACTED MY LIFE,” SAYS MR PHUTI SEBONI, SOUTH AFRICAN AUTHOR

Cynthia Thanda In a small area called Senwabarana, there was a young man. The man was called Sello Paulosa Madisha. The guy was full of amazing talent. He used to sing at school, at church,…

8 March 2025

Botswana-Russia diplomatic relations celebrate 55th Anniversary on March 6th 2025

Botswana, Russia diplomatic relations hit 55 years

Press release of the Russian Foreign Ministry on an exchange of greetings between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana Phenyo Butale on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic…

6 March 2025

Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong flanked by Botswana's Foreign Minister Dr Phenyo Butale and Russian Ambassador, H.E Andrey Kemarskiy

China and Botswana sign Agreement on economic & Technical Cooperation

Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Signed the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Two Governments with Vice President and Minister of Finance of Botswana, Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe. On February 27, 2025, Chinese…

6 March 2025

Dr Margaret Nasha

Dr Margaret Nasha remains an inspiration

By Donald Molosi  In the 1990s, Dr Margaret Nasha’s ascent to prominence in a predominantly male-dominated political arena serves as a beacon of hope for women across Africa. Her tenure as the first female Speaker…

5 March 2025

Russian-US consultations in Istanbul, Moscow offers to restore air link with Washington

On February 27, 2025 expert-level Russian-US consultations between Director of the Foreign Ministry Department of North Atlantic (former Department of North America) Alexander Darchiev and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Coulter convened in Istanbul.…

3 March 2025

Pope Leo XIV apologises for the role of the Catholic Church in legitimising slavery

Pope Leo XIV breaks silence on the Vatican’s role in slavery, calls for vigilance in digital era

By Fortune Madondo Introduction Exactly a day after the 63rd anniversary of Africa day, on Monday, 26 May 2026, the head of the Vatican or worldwide Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV, came clean on the…

2 June 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Putin Extends Africa Day Greetings, Highlights Russia–Africa Ties

May 25, 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed warm wishes to African Heads of State and Government on the occasion of Africa Day, commending the continent’s progress and reaffirming Moscow’s commitment to deepening cooperation.…

29 May 2026

Orange Money Commercial and Marketing Director, Gazza Motswagole

Top’a o Pop’e promotion unveiled as Orange Money turns 15

Orange Botswana has launched a new customer promotion worth P1.1 million as its Orange Money service marks 15 years in operation. The campaign, branded Top’a o Pop’e, will run nationwide and offers daily, weekly and…

27 May 2026

An exhibitor at last year's Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair

UB positions itself as an industry partner at the Northern Trade Fair

Francistown, 27 May 2026 —The University of Botswana (UB) is showcasing its research, innovation and professional training programmes at the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF), underscoring its role in driving economic diversification and skills…

27 May 2026

Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution

STATEMENT BY THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT

The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice announced on May 20 and proclaimed for several weeks against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of…

27 May 2026

His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Republic of Botswana and Special Envoy to SADC

Cuba rejects U.S. imperialism: Ambassador Izaguirre condemns indictment of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz

Cynthia Thanda History is best told by the people who live it, and some stories demand to be heard directly from the source. On the 25th of May 2026, His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre,…

27 May 2026