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HOW TO BENEFIT MORE FROM HISTORIC BOTSWANA DIAMOND FIND

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 6 September 2024 The discovery of the world’s second-largest diamond—nearly 2,500 carats in weight—in Botswana is a  historic moment for the Southern African country. Demonstrating Botswana’s use of modern technology to maximise…

6 September 2024

International media organisations were formally admitted into the African Union of Broadcasting during its 15th General Assembly in Gaborone, Botswana

Sputnik, Russia Today teams visit Botswana, and participate in the 15th African Union of Broadcasting General Assembly

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Sputnik Africa, Russia Today, Voice of America, China Media Group and MTA Africa were today admitted into the African Union of Broadcasting Group at its 15th General Assembly being held in…

4 September 2024

The Ideological Fabric of National Unity: Reflections on Democracy, Nation Building, and Global Freedom Struggles

By Ambassador Phatse Justice Piitso 21 August 2024 The intellectual scope on the formulation of the theoretical thesis, about the formation of the Government of National Unity, spawned a nightmare of intense debate, across the…

3 September 2024

President Xi Jinping Meets with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People (CNBC)

President Xi Jinping Meets with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

August 29, 2024 On the afternoon of August 29, President Xi Jinping met with Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President…

2 September 2024

SpaceX’s Starlink Becomes Operational in Botswana

By Mustapha Iderawumi Starlink, SpaceX’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, is now operational in Botswana, marking a significant milestone for the Southern African nation. Rebecca Slick Hunter, Director of Starlink Global Licensing and Market Activation, announced Botswana’s…

31 August 2024

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African countries not yet asked Russia for help in adopting any document in the UN Security Council regarding Kiev’s support of terrorists in the Sahel, – Russia’s deputy permanent tells UN

“They have not contacted us about any document yet. I believe that the statement by Mali’s representative was powerful and self-explanatory. “In my opinion, at this stage, it is sufficient, and we will monitor the…

30 August 2024

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Sergey Lavrov held talks with Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall

On August 29, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal Yassine Fall, who is in Moscow on a working visit. During the talks, the Ministers discussed in detail…

30 August 2024

The China-aided Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, May 27, 2024. /Xinhua

Beyond rhetoric: China’s impact on human rights in Africa

by Zhao Yating China and African nations have both experienced Western colonialism and oppression and therefore value their hard-won collective human rights and understand the importance of human rights protection. In addition, both sides recognize…

30 August 2024

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Lesoma: Where International Hunting Income Prevents Wildlife Crop Destruction

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 29 August 2024 Unlike neighbouring villages, Lesoma, Botswana, is the only one where wild animals are not  causing crop destruction. The animals that had forced the Lesoma Village residents to be…

30 August 2024

READY TO FLY: Batswana students at the Sir Seretse Khma International Airport before the departure to India for their studies

Pre-Departure Orientation for ICCR India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Winners Held at the High Commission of India

Gaborone, Botswana – August 29, 2024 By Sethulakshmi Ravindran The High Commission of India in Botswana hosted a pre-departure orientation program on August 28, 2024 for the Botswana students selected for the ICCR India-Africa Maitri…

29 August 2024

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