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Botswana upgrades diplomatic relations with Saharawi Republic to Ambassadorial level

Saharawi Republic– The Government of Botswana upgraded the diplomatic relations with the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, when its first ever Ambassador to the North African country, Mr. Zenene Sinombe, presented his Credentials as Extraordinary and…

7 March 2022

Botswana on a final push at Expo 2020 Dubai

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana hosts National Day activities at Expo2020 Dubai Botswana is on the final push t court investors from across the globe at the Expo2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

7 March 2022

How the Ukraine crisis ends

By Henry Kissinger PUBLIC discussion on Ukraine is all about confrontation. But do we know where we are going? In my life, I have seen four wars begun with great enthusiasm and public support, all…

2 March 2022

Russia chose the path of unilateral aggression

EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION TO THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA AND SADC By its military attack on Ukraine, Russia has started a war in Europe. Russia is breaking the rules of international law and of the well-established…

2 March 2022

University of Botswana (UB) unveils P500 million world-class High-Performance Centre

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana High-Performance Centre, with an investment of more than BWP 500 million, promises to change the landscape of human performance from a sports science, health and lifestyle perspective…

26 February 2022

On The Verge: A New Book To Add In Your Read List

Cynthia Thanda Like most kids, Ozzil Gopolang who is a 20-year-old boy from Serowe grew up joyously playing football and street games. However, as he advanced to higher grades, he switched to indoor sporting activities…

26 February 2022

Japanese Ambassador HOSHIYAMA Takashi, with UNICEF Representative in Botswana, Dr. Joan Matji.

Japan joins hands with UNICEF to strengthen vaccine cold chain system in Botswana

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Gaborone, February 25- The Government of Japan has decided to provide assistance of approximately P7.9 million to strengthen vaccine cold chain system in Botswana through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).…

25 February 2022

NATO countries are supporting the far-right nationalists and neo-Nazis in Ukraine – Putin

by Vladimir Putin I consider it necessary today to speak again about the tragic events in Donbass and the key aspects of ensuring the security of Russia. I will begin with what I said in…

25 February 2022

President of the Republic, SG of the Frente POLISARIO, H.E. Brahim Gali

Saharawi President before EU-AU 6th Summit: “EU must be part of the solution in Western Sahara not part of the problem”

February 20, 2022 Brussels (Belgium)– President of the Republic, SG of the Frente POLISARIO, H.E. Brahim Gali, stressed in his remarks before the 6th EU-AU Summit in Brussels last Thursday, that “EU must be part…

20 February 2022

His Excellency Andrey Kemarskiy is the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Botswana and SADC

Russia denies intentions to invade Ukraine, exposes Western media campaign of disinformation

By H.E Andrey Kemarskiy*   Late 2021 – early 2022 has seen a well-coordinated global media campaign that is unprecedented in scale and sophistication, the aim of which is to convince the world public that…

18 February 2022

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Where Wildlife Populations ‘Vote’ For International Hunting

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 21 May 2025 When the Kariba Dam wall was built across the Zambezi River to generate hydroelectric power for Zimbabwe and Zambia, its engineers likely never imagined it would one day…

22 May 2025

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Botswana Stands with Palestine: Nakba Day 2025 Solidarity March

Cynthia Thanda TPA reporter Green, white, black, and red—the colors of the Palestinian flag—were the only ones that mattered on 17 May 2025, as Batswana gathered at Tsholofelo Community Hall for a solidarity march in…

18 May 2025

Lesotho’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mokhethi Shelile. Photo: Contributed.

Lesotho’s Trade Minister urges rethink of global trade amid the tariff crisis

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The Kingdom of Lesotho’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mokhethi Shelile, has advocated for a radical reimagining of global trade, warning that the recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs…

17 May 2025

End the Ongoing Nakba: DITSHWANELO Calls for Urgent Action

DITSHWANELO – The Botswana Centre for Human Rights stands in solidarity with the global community in commemorating International Nakba Day on 15 May. This year marks 77 years since the beginning of the Nakba in…

17 May 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin ready for talks with Ukraine

Putin Calls for Renewed Peace Talks with Ukraine, Urges Immediate Dialogue

Moscow, Russia – Following a series of commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a late-night statement emphasizing Russia’s willingness to engage in peace…

11 May 2025

“General Langley’s Accusations Against Traoré: A Flashpoint in Africa’s Struggle for Sovereignty”

By Fortune Madondo Of General Michael Elliott Langley’s Accusations  Michael Langley Michael Elliott Langley is the sixth commander of the United States (US) Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the first black four-star general in the United…

10 May 2025