China’s top legislature on 30th March voted unanimously to adopt the amended Annex I and Annex II to the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). This is a move to systemically revise and improve the methods for the selection of the Chief Executive of the HKSAR and for the formation of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR. It will provide strong institutional safeguards for the full and faithful implementation of the policy of One Country, Two Systems and the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong”, and ensure the stability of Hong Kong in the long run. It embodies the common aspiration of the Chinese people, including the Hong Kong compatriots. Senior Chinese official said that ‘patriots administering Hong Kong’ principle won’t bar opposite opinions
China amends Basic Law annexes to improve Hong Kong’s electoral system
3 April 2021Last Posts
Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström. Photo: Embassy of Sweden
Sweden-led dialogue on climate action, gender equality and SRHR set for UKZN
By Moses Magadza The Embassy of Sweden convened a high-level, youth-centred dialogue on the intersection of climate change, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at the…
3 April 2021
SADC PF SG Ms Boemo Sekgoma speaks during the Official Opening Ceremony of the 8th Southern Africa Youth Forum. Photo: Contributed.
SADC PF SG honoured with Youth Empowerment and Mentorship Champion Award
By Moses Magadza The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Ms Boemo Sekgoma, has been honoured with the Excellence, Youth Empowerment & Mentorship Champion Award. The award is in recognition of her…
3 April 2021
SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma.
SADC PF urges political parties to open pathways for young people to lead now
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3 April 2021
Lone Motsomi — Botswana's multidisciplinary artist and performer
Lone Motsomi’s Kgololo brings a powerful homecoming to Maitisong
Gaborone, 30 August — Botswana multidisciplinary artist Lone Motsomi returned to home ground with the Botswana premiere of Kgololo: The Way Out Is Inward at Maitisong Theatre on Sunday, 30 August. The intimate performance follows…
3 April 2021
THE THUCYDIDES TRAP”: AFRICA REMAINS A BATTLEGROUND, NOT A STAKEHOLDER
By Fortune Madondo As the established ruling power, the United States of America sees its global dominance shaken by the rise of China; Africa is paying the price. Caught between Washington’s fear and Beijing’s ambition,…
3 April 2021
Duma Boko & Zunaid Moti at the school launch on September 5, 2026
BCP demands halt to P20 billion Boko-Moti school deal
Gaborone — The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has called for urgent action to stop what it describes as a costly and opaque school‑building programme, warning that the deal could saddle the nation with unsustainable debt.…
3 April 2021
