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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions following talks with US administration officials, Riyadh, February 18, 2025

We wish to extend our gratitude to the Saudi Arabian leadership for facilitating a meeting between Russian and American representatives. This appreciation was conveyed personally to the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an…

21 February 2025

Donald Molosi Wins Outstanding Professional in Africa Award 2025

TPA Correspondent Banjul, The Gambia – February 19, 2025 – The AFROPA Secretariat in The Gambia is proud to announce that Botswana’s Donald Molosi PhD., has won the prestigious title of Outstanding Professional in Africa…

21 February 2025

Black History Month in the time of Trump

By Leroy Wilson, Jr., Esq. As we continue to celebrate Black History Month in the United States and elsewhere, I think it might be helpful to consider the meaning of this month in the context…

18 February 2025

The Speaker of the Parliament of Botswana, Hon. Dithapelo Keorapetse. Photo: Contributed

Speaker calls for economic self-sufficiency as SADC PF trade training gets underway

By Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – The Speaker of the Parliament of Botswana, Hon. Dithapelo Keorapetse, has urged African nations to move towards economic self-sufficiency by leveraging the continent’s vast natural and human resources. Hon…

18 February 2025

The Hekpoort RDP housing project which the local business people want discontinued, citing environmental pollution concerns.

Business People Want Houses For The Homeless Demolished, Citing Environmental Concerns

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 17 February 2025 The residents of a small Gauteng town, Hekpoort, mainly business owners in tourism and agriculture, are urging the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHS) to discontinue the Dr.…

18 February 2025

Ms Masenate Molapo, the manager for the Standing Committee on Trade, Industry, Finance, and Investment (TIFI) programme of the SADC PF - photo by Moses Magadza

SADC PF trade-related training to boost regional economic understanding

By Moses Magadza The Trade and Law Centre (tralac), in collaboration with the SADC Parliamentary Forum, is hosting an online training workshop on trade-related issues from February 18 to 19, 2025. Ms Masenate Molapo, the…

17 February 2025

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President Advocate Duma Boko’s interview with Sputnik Africa News Agency in Addis Ababa

February 16, 2025 Sputnik: Thank you for joining Sputnik Africa. The budget speech in Botswana was recently held. How can the emphasis on the diversification of the economy fit into Botswana’s foreign policy? Duma Boko:…

17 February 2025

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Moussa Faki Mahamat bows out after eight years at the helm of the African Union Commission

By Moussa Faki Mahamat Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Current Chairman of the African Union, Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Madam Deputy Chairperson of the African Union…

17 February 2025

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United Nations Secretary General António Guterres supports Africa’s bid for two Permanent Seats in UN Security Council

REMARKS AT THE AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT Addis Ababa, 15 February 2025 By António Guterres Excellencies, President Ghazouani – thank you for your leadership. Presidente João Lourenço – parabéns e aguardo com expetativa a oportunidade de…

17 February 2025

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Barbados Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Mia Mottley’s speech shakes the 38th African Union Summit of Heads of State & Government in Ethiopia

By Mia Mottley Your Excellencies, may I start by acknowledging the Chairperson of the African Union, the President of Angola; Your Excellency, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and our host,…

16 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

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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