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The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms Boemo Sekgoma (right) speaks at the 53rd Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC PF in Arusha, while (from left) the Speaker of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Tulia Ackson, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan and the President of SADC PF Honourable Roger Mancienne listen in. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC PF SG: SADC Parliament on the horizon

Moses Magadza in Arusha, Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania – The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Ms Boemo Sekgoma has said that it is no longer a question of if, but when the…

4 July 2023

Minerals MIniister Lefoko Moagi shakes hands with De Beers Chief Executive Officer after signing the new diamond sales agreement

How the Historic Botswana – De Beers diamond Sales Agreement panned out: Analysts’ reviews

The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group Announce a New Partnership For A New Era *Agreement in principle for new Debswana sales contract and mining licences Joint Press Release The Government…

4 July 2023

First Capital Bank launches Consumer Service Centre in Main Mall

Cynthia Thanda The heart of Botswana’s capital city – Gaborone Main Mall, Old Debswana House, was painted green on the 30th June 2023 when First Capital Bank launched its Consumer Service Centre that is set…

30 June 2023

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President Vladimir Putin’s address to citizens of Russia

Friends, Today, I am addressing the citizens of Russia once again. Thank you for your restraint, cohesion and patriotism. This civic solidarity shows that any blackmail, any attempt to stage domestic turmoil is doomed to fail. I will repeat – society and the executive and legislative branches…

28 June 2023

SADCPF Secretary General Boemo Sekgoma

Secretary-General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: Contributed

Growing concern over worsening forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV)

From Moses Magadza in Malawi SALIMA, MALAWI – Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has changed from the traditional physical assaults to more sophisticated means such as psychological, emotional and even cyber violence. And because GBV is still…

22 June 2023

Kaone Kario nominated for Best Actress in Canada for role in PCH

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman * Kaone Kario has been nominated for Best Actor in Canada  * PCH is set to premiere in United States on June 25 in Boston  * Kaone Kario: “I am celebrated…

13 June 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Embassy of Russia in Botswana celebrates June 12, Russia Day

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Every year on June 12, the Russian Federation celebrates Russia Day. On that day in 1990 the First Congress of People’s Deputies of the Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic (RSFSR) adopted…

12 June 2023

Leading from the Front: SADC-PF Head H.E. Boemo Sekgoma appointed Patron of SADC Youth Parliament

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Secretary General of Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF)Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma is now the Patron for the SADC Youth Parliament.  The official announcement was made by Washington Mumbamarwo the Head of Media,…

9 June 2023

Who blew up the Kakhovka dam? Terrorist methods and tactics abound in the Russia-Ukraine war

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Ukrainian version By Dmytro Kuleba  “In the early hours of June 6, 2023, Russian forces blew up the Kakhovka dam in the occupied territory in the south of Ukraine. This…

8 June 2023

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The homosexuality of cultural imperialism

(C) Vanguard Newspaper I made acquaintance with a lady, Yeye Akilimali Funua Olade, about 1990. A few months later, my wife and I visited her in Ila Oragun where she was running a rural library,…

6 June 2023

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty

Lavrov, Abdelatty Hold Talks on Middle East Crisis at BRICS Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, with discussions centred on Middle East…

15 May 2026

Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special Representative to SADC.

Cuba and Botswana strengthen ties ahead of 50-year diplomatic milestone

Gurjeet Singh and Cynthia Thanda The Embassy of Cuba in Gaborone hosted a meet-and-greet session on 11 May 2026, led by His Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special…

13 May 2026

Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM (Member of the Order of Australia). Photo Contributed.

From Australia to Southern Africa: Champion shares blueprint for advancing women in politics

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA -Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM, has urged countries in Southern Africa to invest in mentorship, financial support, training and women’s networks to accelerate female political participation and…

12 May 2026

Orange Botswana Rolls Out School Kits to Underserved Learners

Orange Botswana Foundation has launched the first phase of its Education+/Back to School (BTS) 2026 programme, distributing essential school kits to learners in underserved communities. The rollout began on 7 May at Kalakamati, Makaleng and…

12 May 2026

Dr Naomi Garenne

Haven City Medical Clinic Targets Trusted, Quality Healthcare in Gaborone

Botswana’s growing demand for accessible, reliable and patient-centred healthcare has received a boost following the official opening of Haven City Medical Clinic in Bontleng, Gaborone. The newly launched private medical facility officially opened its doors…

12 May 2026

Mr Sheuneni Kurasha, SADC PF Director of Parliamentary Business and Programmes.

Official says SADC PF’s Model Law process built on consultation, rigour and implementation

By Moses Magadza An official from the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has said that the development of the Model Law on Constitutionalism and Rule of Law is anchored in a carefully structured, consultative and…

12 May 2026