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A Trip of Tradition, A Commitment to Cooperation

— The 32nd New Year Visit to Africa by Chinese Foreign Minister Yi Xin A promise made, a promise kept On the morning of the first working day of the New Year, Chinese State Councilor…

12 January 2022

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Raychelle Awuor Omamo

Kenya-China trade dates back 600 years

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The pictures of ancient Chinese coins unearthed in Kenya show that the exchanges between the two countries can be traced back to more than 600 years ago when the great Chinese…

11 January 2022

Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok

Sudan coup: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns 6 weeks after reinstatement

Richard Kwame Krah Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned just six weeks after his reinstatement by the military regime. He tendered in his resignation in a televised address to the citizens on Sunday, January…

3 January 2022

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - DECEMBER 18: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C), President of Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi (L) and African Union Commission chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat (R) pose for a photo ahead of a joint press conference within the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul, Turkey on December 18, 2021. ( Murat Kula - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey and AfCFTA Secretariat signed MoU during 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit was held on December 16-18, 2021 in Istanbul with the theme ‘Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity’. The summit was the most comprehensive Africa-themed international…

24 December 2021

The former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ian Kirby was elevated to the position by then President Ian Khama

Judge Ian Kirby’s contribution to Botswana’s law is undeniable – Prof. Justice Dingake

By Justice Professor Key Dingake Justice Kirby hanged his judicial robes at the end of November 2021 after many years of distinguished service. Born in 1945, the content of his jurisprudence was in many respects…

22 December 2021

The world is her oyster - Queen Palesa

90 more days before Queen Palesa struts Miss World ramp

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The abrupt postponement came as a shock! It was late Thursday when news of the postponement of the Miss World Grand Finale, was announced hardly hours before the much-anticipated spectacle could…

16 December 2021

Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon,. Adv. Jacob Mudeda

SADC Parliament will not undermine the supreme authority of the SADC Summit

By Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda (Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe) “The Windhoek Initiative and the birth of the SADC Parliamentary Forum: Celebrating the emergence of the voice of Parliaments in SADC Regional…

13 December 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping

China will provide another one billion doses of vaccines to Africa – Xi Jinping

by H.E. Xi Jinping At the Opening Ceremony of the Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Dakar, Senegal, on the 29th of November 2021, Chinese President, H.E. Xi Jinping announced…

29 November 2021

UB Vice Chancellor Prof. David Norris with BITC chief executive, Keletsositse Olebile

University of Botswana showcases cutting edge research projects and innovations at Dubai Expo 2020

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana is one of the institutions from Botswana and the rest of the world partaking in the Dubai Expo 2020 under the theme: Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.…

28 November 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin tackles pertinent world issues at the Valdai Discussion Club meeting

On October 21, 2021, Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation took part in a plenary session of the 18th annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club on the theme ‘Global Shake-up in the 21st Century: The Individual, Values and the State’ in Sochi,…

28 November 2021

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