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European Leaders in solidarity with Ukraine

TRUMP STANDS ALONE AS EUROPEAN LEADERS SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH ZELENSKY

– Ed Krassenstein on X  After Trump and Vance’s disgraceful Oval Office ambush of President Zelensky, major world players just came out to DEFEND Ukraine and Zelensky: – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “Dear Zelensky,…

2 March 2025

Queen-Nanny of the Maroons: A Jamaican hero

Queen Nanny: A Buffalo soldier in the heart of America

– Her unparalleled enthusiasm, resilience and courage By Ambassador Phatse Justice Piitso 27 February 2025 Throughout history, generations of humanity have declared the universe our creation, the living horizon of our existence. We dwell within…

1 March 2025

Learning how to cook Palestinian dishes

Cynthia Thanda Botswana’s spirit of giving was on the spotlight during the cook-off workshop that was held on 23rd February 2025 at Al- Nur, Gaborone. The atmosphere in Al Nur School Hall was filled with…

28 February 2025

February 24, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation

Presidents of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping discuss bilateral and world issues over the phone

February 24, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation. Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping engaged in an in-depth exchange of…

27 February 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is in Russia on a state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is in Russia on a state visit

The talks were preceded by an official welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo held by President of Russia Vladimir Putin. The international consultations began with a restricted format meeting…

27 February 2025

Hon. Kalalwe Mukosa, a Member of Parliament from Zambia

Zambia, South Africa to chair key SADC PF committee

……………… as Forum strengthens governance, accountability Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has taken a significant step in strengthening governance, accountability, and risk management by holding the…

24 February 2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Russian and international news media on 26th December 2024

Question: Talks are the top priority, no question about it. Many opinions are heard coming from the diplomatic circles, experts, and other sources. To put it in plain terms, they are trying hard to see both…

24 February 2025

First Capital Bank Botswana CEO, Reinette van der Merwe

First Capital Bank commits P500,000 to Private Sector-led Disaster Relief Initiative

First Capital Bank has pledged P500,000 to the Private Sector Disaster Response Fund (PSDRF) in response to the severe flooding that has affected communities across Botswana. This private sector-led initiative ensures that relief efforts are…

22 February 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov briefs President Cyril Ram,aphosa on the sedelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Jo'burg

Lavrov briefs President Ramaphosa about US-Russia talks; speaks at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

On February 20, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was received by the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. During the meeting, the…

22 February 2025

Launch of the Free Expression Legal Network

19 Feb 2025 The Free Expression Legal Network, a new initiative dedicated to strengthening legal protections for free expression and media freedom, was launched at Webber Wentzel’s Sandton office on 18 February 2025, with more…

21 February 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