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UNITED: Stakeholders including Members of the National Assembly of Angola and representatives of civil society organisations pose for a souvenir photograph during a workshop to review Angola’s HIV and AIDS law in Luanda on Wednesday. Photo: Contributed

Angola convenes workshop to review HIV and AIDS law

By Moses Magadza The Republic of Angola through its National Assembly on Wednesday convened a workshop to review the country’s HIV and AIDS law which was enacted in 2004. The workshop is part of ongoing…

29 May 2024

Molosi in a contemplative mood

MOLOSI BIDS FAREWELL TO WAKA

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman After 10 years of a successful business relationship, actor Donald Molosi will be saying goodbye to Waka Management.   Under Waka management, Molosi co-produced and featured released 2064, a UK-Botswana film starring…

28 May 2024

Malawi Member of Parliament Hon. Ishmael Ndaila Onani, Chairperson of the RPMLOC

Demands for implementation as SADC PF Model Laws Oversight Committee meets

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Regional Parliamentary Model Laws Oversight Committee (RPMLOC) is meeting today 22 May 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa under the theme: “Enhancing the Role of the RPMLOC in…

22 May 2024

Member of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Honourable Kelly Samynadi is the chairperson of the HSDSP Standing Committee

Focus on children as SADC PF Committee meets

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The SADC PF Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) is holding its meeting from 20 to 21 May 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa…

21 May 2024

Malawi Member of Parliament Hon. Ishmael Ndaila Onani, Chairperson of the FANR Standing Committee

SADC PF Standing Committee meets over food security and sustainable agriculture in Jo’burg

By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The SADC PF Standing Committee on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) will hold its meeting from 19 to 21 May 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa under the…

18 May 2024

Honourable Regina Esparon from Seychelles, the Chairperson of the RWPC.

Women’s caucus advocates for financial inclusion

By Moses Magadza The Regional Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (RWPC) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum will hold its meeting on Thursday 16 May 2024, virtually under the theme: ‘Enhancing the Role of Parliament in Empowering Women…

15 May 2024

Mikhail Bogdanov

Africa is a new, growing, diverse, distinctive, global pole of power – Mikhail Bogdanov

On May 13th 2024, the Eastern Orthodox Magazine interviewed Russian Deputy Foreign Minister also Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa; and this is what transpired: How are Russian companies operating in Africa…

14 May 2024

Honourable Tendai Nyabani, chairperson of the DHGR Standing Committee.

SADC PF Committee to explore mitigating electoral risks

By Moses Magadza The SADC PF Standing Committee on Democratisation, Governance and Human Rights (DHGR) will hold its meeting on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, virtually under the theme: ‘Enhancing the Role of Parliament in Mitigating…

13 May 2024

Hon-Dithapole-Kerorapetse

SADC PF MPs meet over economic cooperation

By Moses Magadza The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF)’s Standing Committee on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) will hold its meeting on Monday, 13 May 2024, virtually under the theme: ‘Collaborative engagement on enhancing…

12 May 2024

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African Editors Forum calls on African govts to end Media restrictions and censorship, while Botswana Editors Forum demands greater inclusivity and consultation

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On World Press Freedom Day, The African Editors’ Forum (TAEF) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to a free, independent, and diverse media landscape across the continent. In a statement to observe the…

4 May 2024

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