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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

Deputy Permanent Representative of Western Sahara to the African Union, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal

Sahrawi people reject the use of culture as a colonial tool to justify occupation – Malainin Lakhal

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Western Sahara to the African Union, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal, in his responses to questions from “Chourouk Online,” referred to the recent African summit held in mid-month in Addis Ababa. The…

21 February 2025

Mid-Term Report and Update on the Outcomes of the 2nd Session of the 13th Parliament

By Moeti Mohwasa Introduction Nearly two years ago, this Government received a mandate for change: to build an economy that works for more people, restore dignity in public services, strengthen social protection, reform the institutions…

24 August 2026

Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa

Government Mid-Term Report Highlights Social Gains, Fiscal Strains

Gaborone – At the halfway mark of its five-year mandate, government has presented a mid-term report to Parliament outlining progress on social protection, education support, public service reforms and fiscal recovery, while acknowledging unfinished commitments…

24 August 2026

Statement in accordance with Standing Order 9.3.2 by Honourable Dumeelang Saleshando MP for Maun North, Leader of the Opposition

20th AUGUST 2026, National Assembly, Gaborone Right Honourable Speaker, I find it necessary to make a Statement as provided for by Standing Order 9.3.2. I rise today to address this Honourable House and the nation…

24 August 2026

Leader of Opposition: Honourable Dumelang Saleshando (C) The Business Weekly Review

Dumelang Saleshando: Health crisis exposes governance failures, not just shortages

20 August 2026 GABORONE – Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Dumelang Saleshando, has accused government of failing to resolve Botswana’s prolonged public health emergency, despite billions of pula allocated and repeated assurances of improvement. Speaking…

24 August 2026

Mally

UK-Based Motswana Gospel Artist Releases Winner EP

UK-based Motswana gospel artist Mally has released a new EP, Winner, a faith-inspired project that showcases her musical growth while reinforcing her rising profile on the international gospel music scene. Released this year, Winner features…

24 August 2026

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BEYOND TERMINOLOGY

By Fortune Madondo The Invoice R292 million or US$18,5 million – that’s the invoice South Africa (SA) sent to Nigeria, Ethiopia and Malawi. For deporting Africans from South Africa. Lilongwe, 11 August 2026 Three hundred…

24 August 2026