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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

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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

Palestine/Western Sahara: Can Youth Leadership under Colonialism tell us anything new?

The answer is a bold yes. Youth Leadership under Colonialism does bring new elements to our established understanding that, “Leadership is about action and about change at the individual, organisational and societal levels” (Odeh, Bruning,…

28 June 2021

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‘We are making strides in the right direction’, says SADCPF Chief, Boemo Sekgoma

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADCPF) is nearing the completion of two models, Secretary General Boemo Sekgoma told the 49th Plenary Assembly hosted virtually in Gaborone, Botswana from 25 to 27th June…

25 June 2021

Wamkele Mene

AfCFTA will lift additional 30 million people from extreme poverty by 2035

by Wamkele MENE The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is the sole supranational organisation in the continent, legally established and mandated to handle the rules of trade between African countries. At the core…

25 June 2021

African Continental Free Trade Area will position Africa as an economic powerhouse – President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The coming into force of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on 1st January 2021 is the most significant milestone in Africa’s integration agenda, says Botswana’s President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi.…

25 June 2021

The Centre of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology of Cuba has made another scientific milestone with the production of Abdala vaccine

Cuba’s Covid-19 Vaccine: A Triumph for Humanity in the grip of a global pandemic

By Vita Angula and Aldo Fuentes Thirty Five years ago, the Commander of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro had a vision to make Cuban men and women – men and women of science. On the…

25 June 2021

The mandate to deploy a SADC Standby Force to combat terrorism and acts of violent extremism in Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique has been approved. What remains is for the leaders to thrash out budget details and logistics. image (C) Newshawks

SADC finally resolves to send troops to Mozambique to combat terrorism and acts of violent extremism in Cabo Delgado

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman SADC leaders have finally approved the Mandate for the SADC Standby Force Mission to the Republic of Mozambique, to be deployed in support of Mozambique to combat terrorism and acts of…

23 June 2021

President Joe Biden is under immense pressure at home to ditch Trump adversarial Directives which reversed Obama's pro-Cuba policies which relaxed diplomatic relations between the two nations. static.politico.com_.jpg

This letter will force America to abstain from voting for its six decades old Blockade against Cuba

The Pan Afrianist Watchman Twenty-eight consecutive rejections later, tomorrow (Wednesday 23 June 2021) will mark the 29th time that the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly votes against the criminal six-decades old US Blockade Against Cuba.…

22 June 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