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“The Globalists Can All Go to Hell”

The study shows how Viktor Orbán converted Budapest into a central node of the Reactionary International: importing US American consultants such as Ronald Reagan’s advisor Arthur Finklestein to design party strategy, while exporting lobbyists such…

23 June 2024

Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as South Africa's President

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on re-election as South African President

TPA reporter Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Cyril Ramaphosa who was reelected as President of South Africa on June 14. In his message, Xi Jinping noted that China and South Africa…

17 June 2024

Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: Parliament of Malawi.

SADC PF SG calls for child-friendly policies to keep children in school

By Moses Magadza Ahead of the Day of the African Child to be commemorated on 16 June 2024 – the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma, urged different stakeholders to…

13 June 2024

The late Dr Esau Chiviya. File photo: Moses Magadza

Former SADC PF Secretary General Chiviya dies

By Moses Magadza The Former Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Dr Esau Chiviya, has died. Dr Chiviya, a Zimbabwean who served at the helm of the regional inter-parliamentary body, died on…

12 June 2024

iNkosi Zwelivelile Mandela (TPA File Picture)

Venezuelan Electoral Process: United in Solidarity, we strengthen the Bolivian Revolution

by Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela Campaign Command Chief, Dr Jorge Rodriguez Gómez, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Comrades and friends, Allow me to start with warm greetings and best wishes to the Bolivarian people of Venezuela.…

5 June 2024

The ANC’s Performance in the 2024 Elections: A Call to Action

 By Penuel Maduna, ANC Branch Deputy Chairperson* June 1, 2024 As the votes are being counted, it is clear that the African National Congress (ANC) has received a significant blow, securing only 40.25% of the…

3 June 2024

A special ceremony for the https://www.who.int/news/item/31-05-2024-awards-for-outstanding-contributions-to-public-health-presented-during-the-seventy-seventh-world-health-assembly during the 77th World Health Assembly at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, on 31 May 2024. Professor Bontle Mbongwe from Botswana, winner of the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion (second from left). Also pictured: WHA77 President Botswana Minister of Health and Wellness Hon Dr Edwin Dikoloti (left); WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (second from right); Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, South African Representative to the United Nations and other organizations in Geneva, Switzerland.      

University of Botswana’s Professor Bontle Mbongwe awarded the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Associate Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Botswana, Professor Bontle Mbongwe, has been awarded the World Health Organisation (WHO) Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion. Professor Mbongwe who is Head of the School…

3 June 2024

A special ceremony for the https://www.who.int/news/item/31-05-2024-awards-for-outstanding-contributions-to-public-health-presented-during-the-seventy-seventh-world-health-assembly during the 77th World Health Assembly at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, on 31 May 2024. Dr Doreen Ramogola-Masire from Botswana, recipient of the Sasakawa for her role in the development and implementation of Botswana’s first National Cervical Cancer Prevention Strategy (second from left) Also pictured: WHA77 President Botswana Minister of Health and Wellness Hon Dr Edwin Dikoloti (left); WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (second from right); Mr Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of the Nippon Foundation and WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy.

Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire awarded 2024 World Health Organisation (WHO) Sasakawa Health Prize

Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, has been awarded the 2024 World Health Organization (WHO) Sasakawa Health Prize. Professor Ramogola- Masire received the award in Geneva, Switzerland on the 31st of…

3 June 2024

Honorable Roger Mancienne, the President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, and Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC PF President speaks on terrorism and prevention of violent extremism

The SADC Parliamentary Forum is one of 18 regional assemblies globally that come together annually under the coordination mechanism on counter terrorism and prevention of violent extremism. The speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles,…

2 June 2024

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

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