World

Saharawi Diplomat: “The status of POLISARIO at the UN is anchored in solid foundations rooted in sacrifice of the Sahrawi people”

July 11 New York (United Nations)-The Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations and member of the National Secretariat, Dr. Sidi Omar, confirmed in a letter addressed on Friday to Permanent Representatives of…

14 July 2021

A night of gunfire, a day of uncertainty

The first shots rang out after 1 a.m. For what some witnesses described as a half-hour, explosions echoed through the streets of the leafy, mountainous neighborhood that was home to President Jovenel Moïse and many…

9 July 2021

Africa occupies strategic and priority role in Venezuela’s foreign policy

Omar E. Berroteran, Ambassador of Venezuela to Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Special Representative to SADC presenting his letters of credence to President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi in December 2019.

8 July 2021

Presidents Xi Jinping,, Mokgweetsi MAsisi and their spouses during Masisi's state visit

Commemorating the Centenary of the Communist Party of China

By Chedza Mogae Here in Botswana, the 1st of July, is a day in which we honour, observe and remember, the singular contribution of this nation’s first President, Sir Seretse Goitsebeng Maphiri Khama, one of…

8 July 2021

BCIIG is advocating for inclusion of Ivermectin in Botswana's Covid-19 treatment protocol

Advocating for inclusion of Ivermectin in the treatment protocol for COVID-19 in Botswana

We are Botswana COVID-19 Ivermectin Intervention Group (BCIIG), a group of multidisciplinary scientists, healthcare professionals, and community members with the purpose to educate the public, provide psychosocial counselling and other forms of support to affected…

5 July 2021

Sir Seretse Khama

Seretse Khama made Central District a safe haven for freedom fighters fleeing apartheid

July 1, 2021 marked the 100th birthday of Botswana’s founding President Sir Seretse Khama, who died on July 13th 1980. Historian Jeff Ramsay posits here that the centenary of our Founding President Sir Seretse Khama…

4 July 2021

Motswana athlete, Francinah Eyman gets a World Netball appointment

Botswana’s Senior National Team Captain and Draihoek’s born tall circle defender, Francinah Eyman has been named in World Netball’s ‘VOICE OF THE ATHLETE’ Working Group following the launch of its strategic plan. Under its core…

2 July 2021

President of SADC Parliamentary Forum Hon. Christophe Mboso N’kodia Pwanga

Member States implored to domesticate SADC Protocol on Health as 49th Plenary Session of SADC PF wraps

by Hon. Christophe Mboso N’kodia Pwanga I would like to first express my deep appreciation and the great pleasure I had while Chairing and participating in my inaugural Plenary Assembly as the President of the…

29 June 2021

Russia-Foreign-Minister-Sergey-Lavrov

Russia slams the West’s contemptuous attitude towards other members of the International Community

by Sergey Lavrov The frank and generally constructive conversation that took place at the June 16, 2021 summit meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Joseph Biden in Geneva resulted in an agreement to launch a…

29 June 2021

Absolute Monarch: King Mswari III was forced to flee from his country when pro-democracy protests rocked eSwatini

Down with Mswati: Umbrella for Democratic Change calls for political talks in eSwatini, dismantling of Tinkhundla system

Moeti Mohwasa The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has noted the developments of an uprising that is taking place in eSwatini. The uprising of the working class is of no surprise as the democracy deficit…

29 June 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