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Russian Foreign Minister: Those responsible for the terrorist attack will be brought to justice

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov opens up in an interview with Izvestia Multimedia Information Centre

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman IMIC: I would like to begin with the disaster that has impacted many, including your ministry. Please accept my condolences for your loss, the death of your staff member, a young woman.…

4 April 2024

Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe. Photo: Don Makubaza, Parliament of Zimbabwe

Zim Speaker laments lost opportunity at IPU

… as delegates leave with no consensus on emergency item Delegates to the 148th Inter-parliamentary Union Assembly and related meetings that took place in Geneva, Switzerland recently ended their meetings with several accomplishments but no…

4 April 2024

STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO WASTE, 30 MARCH 2024

By Boemo Sekgoma* On behalf of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, we join the global community in commemorating International Day of Zero Waste 2024. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to…

3 April 2024

Screen grab of Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, delivering a statement to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) 148th Assembly and related meetings in Geneva, Switzerland last week.

Zimbabwe Speaker urges for strengthening of parliamentary diplomacy at IPU

By Moses Magadza As the world frets over seemingly worsening conflicts in different countries, Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, has called for strengthening of parliamentary diplomacy to…

29 March 2024

Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Biden likes ISIS, not peace”

by Maria Zakharova* The US spin-doctors have driven themselves into a trap by claiming that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow was perpetrated by ISIS, a terrorist organisation banned in Russia. …

29 March 2024

Vice Chancellor Prof. David Norris insisted when he joined UB in 2018 that it must be subjected to peer review by reputable ranking institutions

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA MAINTAINS ITS POSITION AMONG TOP TIER AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES

TPA Watchman The University of Botswana has made notable progress towards its vision of transforming into a distinctive centre of excellence in Botswana, Africa and globally, thus maintaining its position as the top ranked university…

27 March 2024

CONCERNED: The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Honorable Roger Mancienne. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC PF President wants proactive role for IPU in conflict resolution

By Moses Magadza The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Honorable Roger Mancienne, has challenged the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to be more initiative-taking in ending conflicts in various parts of the world, saying countries that…

25 March 2024

RECOGNISED: Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC Geopolitical Group honours Zimbabwe Speaker, Mutenda

By Moses Magadza The SADC Geopolitical Group on March 22, 2024, presented a Certificate of Distinction to Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe for his outstanding contribution to the…

23 March 2024

RECOGNISED: Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC Geopolitical Group honours Zimbabwe Speaker, Mudenda

By Moses Magadza The SADC Geopolitical Group on March 22, 2024, presented a Certificate of Distinction to Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe for his outstanding contribution to the…

23 March 2024

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How German Energy Giant Siemens Enables Settler Colonialism in Western Sahara

Vitalio Angula                                 In recent years, there have been growing calls regarding supply chain due-diligence. This, in order to ensure that corporations exercise due care and diligence in guaranteeing that the goods and services they procure…

21 March 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