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
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FNB Botswana CEO, Mr Steven Lefentse Bogatsu
FNB Botswana Wins Double Honours at Euromoney Awards
TPA Business Correspondent FNB Botswana has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s leading financial institutions. The bank was named Botswana’s…
3 April 2021
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Lavrov, Wang Yi Reaffirm Strategic Ties at SCO Meeting in Kyrgyzstan
On July 24, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Cholpon‑Ata, Kyrgyzstan,…
3 April 2021
Lavrov and Rubio hold talks on the sidelines of ASEAN Ministerial sessions
Lavrov, Rubio Hold Talks in Manila Amid Tense Global Climate
On July 23, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of ASEAN ministerial meetings in Manila, engaging in wide‑ranging discussions on bilateral and international issues. The…
3 April 2021
Orange Botswana Public Relations and Communication Manager Tebogo Nadisah
Orange Phikwe National Marathon marks 10 years of transforming sport and local economy
The Orange Phikwe National Marathon has reached a major milestone, celebrating 10 years of growth as one of Botswana’s leading road races while cementing its role as a powerful driver of sports development, tourism and…
3 April 2021
The University of Botswana (UB) through the Okavango Research Institute (ORI), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with &Beyond to strengthen collaboration in conservation research, environmental management and sustainable tourism in the Okavango Delta
University of Botswana’s Okavango Research Institute to honour Kengalogile family legacy
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana (UB), through its Okavango Research Institute (ORI), will on Saturday, 25 July 2026, host the Kengalogile Tombstone Unveiling Ceremony in Maun, paying tribute to the family’s pivotal…
3 April 2021
BOTSWANA’S FOREIGN MINISTER JOINS VIRTUAL CMAG MEETING
GABORONE, July 10, 2026 – Honourable Dr. Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations, today participated in the Virtual Extraordinary 73rd Meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG). The session was chaired by Honourable Chris…
3 April 2021
