World

PNR ESG Manager Shamil Agosi lauded Tsholofelo Project as a masterstroke

Tsholofelo Carnival Sparks Hope for renewal in Selibe Phikwe 

Thelma Obakeng A series of events that culminated with the carnival independence parade and sports event under the aegis of Tsholofelo Project, has sparked hope that the economy of Selibe Phikwe shall finally return to…

9 October 2022

In a landmark ruling: African Court upholds Saharawi right to self-determination and independence

(SPS)– The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights denounced the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara as a serious violation of the Saharawi people’s right to self-determination, In a landmark ruling last 22 September 2022.…

24 September 2022

ITEC Day celebration highlights women empowerment  

The Pan Afrikanist reporter In a luncheon hosted by the High Commissioner of India and Special Representative to SADC, H.E. Dr. Rajesh Ranjan on the 17th September 2022 in Gaborone, women empowerment was one of…

22 September 2022

Europe politicizing world food crisis 

*Implementation of Istanbul Agreements on Ukrainian Grain Export The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On July 22, 2022, in Istanbul, two important agreements were simultaneously signed. The first one is the Initiative for the Safe Transportation of…

20 September 2022

Lilibet: 'the rock on which modern Britain was built'

British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, 96, has died after a 70-year-old reign

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the…

8 September 2022

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, is visiting. three African nations - Mozambique, Kenya and Somalia. Pic [Pool/EPA/EFE]

Colonialism is an indelible stain on the conscience of Europe

By: Josep Borrell* I am travelling this week to Africa, a vibrant continent that is preparing its future: pushing ahead the digital transformation, making farming more efficient and sustainable, building new infrastructure to reinforce connections…

6 September 2022

IPI delegation consulting editors at Avani hotel in Gaborone, Botswana

Botswana: Media environment faces key risks and challenges

*IPI urges close monitoring of the Press freedom situation in the country The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The independent media environment in Botswana faces key risks and challenges that require close monitoring, the IPI global network…

3 September 2022

Audrey Chanakira (photo) contributed

Augmented Reality-Bringing museums to life

By: Vitalio Angula Imagine being in a museum with all the historic artefacts and not being able to touch them thus not living or feeling the real experience of how your ancestors lived thousands of…

31 August 2022

Womndla! Women strategize on ways and means to achieve parity in politics and economic participation

Economy and power relations take centre-stage at Pan African Women Forum hosted by Conversation With Africa

Thelma Seitshiro The Pan Afrikanist The Role of African Women in Anchoring Sustainability in the Socio-Economic Development Agenda in Africa was placed under the microscope during a one day physical and virtual Pan African Women’s…

20 August 2022

Vie Chancellor of the University of Botswana Prof David Norris with Infinitech Managing Director Mr. Mooketsi Nthahe

UB plans to set up a Software Development Hub in six months’ time

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana (UB) plans to set up a Software Development Hub on campus before Christmas this year. This was revealed by Vice Chancellor Prof David Norris Thursday, August 19th…

20 August 2022

Orange Money Botswana Chief Executive Officer Seabelo Pilane

Orange Money Launches P1.11 Million DuelaEasy Pay and Win Promotional Competition

Orange Money Botswana has unveiled its DuelaEasy Pay and Win promotion, a 24-week competition that will reward customers, merchants and frontline operators with prizes worth more than P1.11 million as the company marks 15 years…

15 July 2026

Innovating Education in Africa: AU Pushes AI and Skills Transformation

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Addis Ababa, 14 July 2026: The African Union (AU) this week hosted the Innovating Education in Africa (IEA) 2026 Expo at its Addis Ababa headquarters, drawing policymakers, innovators, academics and development…

15 July 2026

Indian High Commissioner, H.E Bathath Kumar flanked by Batswana scholars that have won ICCR scholarship to study in India

ICCR lighting the path: Batswana scholars embark on journey to India

By Cynthia Thanda The Tswana idiom, “Thuto lesedi la sechaba,” meaning education is the light and future of the people, aptly reflects the spirit of cooperation between Botswana and India. Both nations continue to invest…

14 July 2026

Gates and Bezos-backed firm fights for DRC's mineral data in exchange for more investments. Pic. (Business Insider Africa)

Africa’s Battle for Resource Sovereignty: Congo’s Colonial Mineral Archives at the Heart of a Global Tug-of-War

By Fortune Madondo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and billionaires backed US-based AI mining company KoBold Metals have been at odds with Belgium and Belgian Museum over who gets to access, control and digitize millions…

14 July 2026

DJIBOUTI: “The military base capital of Africa”

By Fortune Madondo Djibouti is a tiny African nation, host to global military giants. This tiny, coastal nation of Djibouti, in East Africa, specifically, Horn of Africa (HoA) has emerged as a geopolitically strategic area…

14 July 2026

Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba

Statement by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba’s Foreign Affairs Minister at the United Nations General Assembly

“Debate: Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America agaisnt Cuba” Mr. President; Excellencies, Permanent Representatives; Distinguished delegates; The government of the United States is carrying out…

14 July 2026