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Dr. Ranjan and Minister Morwaeng flanked by some of the ITEC ALumni

Dr. Rajesh Ranjan calls on Botswana to consider India a destination of choice for higher learning

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day was celebrated at India House on the two consecutive days of September 25th and 26th 2021 in Gaborone. Dr. Rajesjh Ranjan, the Indian…

1 October 2021

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Masua urges the remaining 13 African States to join the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 13 states that have not yet ascended to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) have been urged to join and help in building the ‘Africa we want’ as envisaged in…

29 September 2021

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Premium Nickel Resources Botswana Signs Definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire Assets in Botswana

September 28, 2021 – Premium Nickel Resources Botswana (“PNRB“) is pleased to announce that it has executed a definitive asset purchase agreement (“APA”) with the Liquidator of BCL Limited (“BCL”) to acquire the Selebi, and…

29 September 2021

BREAKING: The European Court of Justice annuls EU-Morocco deals in occupied Western Sahara

Today, the EU Court of Justice has struck a blow to the EU’s practice of applying trade and fisheries agreements with Morocco to occupied Western Sahara.  The press release from the Court today specifically states that Polisario…

29 September 2021

Her Royal Highness Princess Mihanta Ramanantsoa of Madagascar

Religious, traditional leaders and magistrates support Draft SADC Gender Based Violence Model Law

By Sakhile Mokoena and Modise Kabeli The mooted legislation aimed at addressing gender based violence in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region received another boost last week when magistrates and religious and traditional leaders…

27 September 2021

Marco Teixeira

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime committed and available to support magistrates in the SADC region

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) remains committed and available to support magistrates in the SADC region, in advancing the important work of adjudicating cases of Gender Based…

27 September 2021

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan

Blasting vaccine inequity: African leaders call for fair access at UN General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — Access to COVID-19 vaccines came under the spotlight Thursday at the UN General Assembly, as leaders from Africa sounded the alarm on vaccine shortages in the region and called…

24 September 2021

Hugh White

World Insight: Criticism sparked worldwide over AUKUS, submarine deal

BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — The newly established trilateral security partnership dubbed AUKUS among the United States, Britain, and Australia has sparked fierce criticism and widespread concerns over its impact on regional security in the…

24 September 2021

SADC PF Secretary General Ms. Boemo Sekgoma

SADCPF consults Magistrates on the SADC Gender Based Violence Model Law

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADCPF) continued its consultations with stakeholders this week by engaging Magistrates from southern Africa to buy into the SADC Gender Based Violence Model Law. In her address…

24 September 2021

The 72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China

By H.E. Mr. Wang Xuefeng* Today, we meet online to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. First of all, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy, I would like…

22 September 2021

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