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African Union: Why granting Israel an observer status is another grave misstep

The AU decision reflects its lengthy support for a two-state solution which has certainly failed the Palestinians and enabled the western-backed Israeli settler-colonial project. On 22 July, the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC)…

12 August 2021

Health Minister Dr. Edwin Dikoloti receiving the donation from Chinese Ambassador, H.E. Wang Xuefeng

Chinese Embassy donates oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and Personal Protective Equipment to Botswana

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On 4th August, Chinese Ambassador H.E. Wang Xuefeng handed over eight (8) oxygen concentrators and 20 ventilators to Hon. Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, Minister of Health and Wellness, helping Botswana fight against…

9 August 2021

Botswana has received a generous supply of Sinopharm vaccine donation from China

Stop subsidising corporate fat cats!

Vaccine monopolies make the cost of vaccinating the world against COVID at least 5 times more expensive than it could be. The cost of vaccinating the world against COVID-19 could be at least five times…

1 August 2021

Dr. Liam Kadel, Dr. Annerys Sanchez, Dr. Leonel Suarez, Dr. Carlos Manuel Oro and Ambassador Patricia Pego Guerres celebrating Cuba's National Day of Rebellion in Gaborone

Envoy explains what really happened in different locations of Cuba on July 11, 2021

Cuba’s Ambassador to Botswana H.E Patricia Pego Guerres has exposed Washington’s designs to launch a military aggression on Havana using the all too familiar pretext of ‘humanitarian assistance’. Here she tells The Pan Afrikanist what…

29 July 2021

Clayton Monyela pic by EWN

South Africa ’appalled’ after African Union Commission grants Israel observer status

By Jonisayi Maromo Pretoria – The South African government said on Wednesday it is “appalled” at the African Union Commission’s decision which granted Israel an official observer status at the African Union. “The government of…

29 July 2021

#SOSCuba: Fifth Generation Warfare

By: Vitalio Angula and Aldo Fuentes The Twitter #HashTag #SOSCuba which began on 5 July 2021 culminated in a series of sporadic protests on the island nation state of Cuba. The protests began on the…

21 July 2021

China commends HRC resolution on combating systemic racism submitted by African countries

On 13th July, the 47th Session of the Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on combating systemic racism submitted by African countries. The resolution deplores all forms of racial discrimination, including systemic and structural racism,…

20 July 2021

Israel helping Botswana Government to spy on Journalists

By Suraya Dadoo An investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has revealed how Botswana’s security forces routinely arrest journalists, take possession of their devices, and use Israeli phone-hacking technology to access their sources.…

20 July 2021

Ethiopia says second filling of giant dam on Blue Nile complete

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) -Ethiopia has completed filling the reservoir of its huge dam on the Blue Nile river for a second year, a minister said on Monday, a move that has already angered Egypt. Addis…

19 July 2021

University of Botswana cutting edge medical innovations revolutionising health care system

A 17-year old female student with Ollier’s Disease (a rare skeletal disorder) has thus benefitted from a hip implant designed at the University Of Botswana Faculty of Medicine Regenerative Medicine Laboratory. In line with its…

16 July 2021

Russian presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation Kirill Dmitriev

Diesel diplomacy: How a Russia-US fuel deal is redrawing global alliances

The diesel supply agreement struck between Russia and the United States may appear at first glance to be a simple energy transaction. In reality, it has evolved into a geopolitical flashpoint that is exposing deep…

21 October 2026

UB Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, the force behind the new strategy designed to transform UB into a high performance organisation

UB Graduates Over 4,000 as Output Jumps 15%

GABORONE, October 19, 2026 – The University of Botswana (UB) will confer qualifications on 4,059 graduands during its 44th Graduation Ceremonies, marking a significant increase in graduate output and a notable rise in doctoral graduates.…

21 October 2026

Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti

UB to Confer Honorary Doctorates on Sesana, Moeti and Dingake

GABORONE, Oct 20, 2026 – The University of Botswana (UB) will confer honorary doctorates on indigenous rights activist Roy Sesana, public health leader Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti and jurist Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake…

20 October 2026

Mr.-Johan-Frisell-Director-for-Africa-and-Deputy-Director-General-Ministry-for-Foreign-Affairs-of-Sweden

Sweden hails SADC PF as “excellent vehicle” for advancing SRHR within the region

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, Namibia – Sweden has described the SADC Parliamentary Forum as a trusted regional partner and an effective channel for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and has praised its…

19 October 2026

FNB Botswana Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dr Mbako Mbo

FNB Botswana backs private sector growth at National Business Conference

FRANCISTOWN – FNB Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to private sector-led economic growth and diversification through its partnership and participation in the 18th National Business Conference (NBC), currently underway in Francistown. The conference, hosted by…

19 October 2026

Boko said Xi's journey from provincial leadership to the highest office in China testified to his resilience, integrity, wisdom and deep understanding of governance

Boko calls for reparations for colonial injustices, as he hails Xi’s pragmatic leadership

BEIJING – President Duma Gideon Boko has described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a transformative and pragmatic leader whose governance philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of China’s material realities, while also reaffirming his…

19 October 2026