President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera Urged to Accept Defeat Honorably

As election results continue to dominate Malawi’s political landscape, calls are mounting for President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to concede defeat and honor the will of Malawians. Citizens and political observers alike argue that the voice of the...

President Mnangagwa must respect the constitution

Despite opposition from other political factions, the 2030 is finally beginning to gain traction. A unanimous decision was made by ZANU-PF Mashonaland West Province to advocate for a constitutional revision that would enable President Emmerson...

Tokyo 2025: Clarke and James-King fail to advance to 400m hurdles final

(From L) Turkey's Berke Akcam, Botswana's Victor Ntweng, Qatar's Bassem Hemeida, Brazil's Alison dos Santos, US' Rai Benjamin, Costa Rica's Gerald Drummond, Great Britain's Alastair Chalmers and Jamaica's Roshawn Clarke compete in the men's 400m...

Society Insider: Ex-All Black Pita Alatini’s work with King’s College First XV rugby; PM Christopher Luxon’s son William’s post-graduation plans

The school is famous for creating captains of industry and a fair few rich listers, including the late Sir Douglas Myers and Sir Robert Fenwick, Hugh Fletcher, and David Richwhite, All Black great Ian Kirkpatrick, and more recently Jamie Beaton...

FIFA WCQ: Zimbabwe to host SA in Botswana – report

Zimbabwe will host South Africa in Botswana for their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying group match, the City Press is reporting. The Warriors are not permitted to host their matches at home as it has not have a stadium that is up to CAF and FIFA...

Justice Minister calls for overhaul of outdated prison laws.

The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Nelson Ramaotwana says Botswana’s prison laws are outdated and need urgent reform to reflect current correctional standards and human rights principles. Speaking at a recent Pitso on correctional...

Food, fuel shortages and joblessness cloud Malawi’s elections

Malawians will go to the polls on Tuesday with President Lazarus Chakwera under pressure, accused of failing to deliver on promises that brought him to power five years ago. Chief among them was a rapid economic turnaround that critics say never...

Bagudu Congratulates Gumel on Appointment as Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Chairman

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has congratulated the Vice Chairman of Africa for Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, Mr. Farouk Gumel, on his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the...

Cameroon Forthcoming 2025 Elections: A Litmus Test for Democracy in Africa | VICTORIA MALUA

Cameroon Forthcoming 2025 Elections: A Litmus Test for Democracy in Africa | VICTORIA MALUA By Victoria Malua | Democracy in Africa has long been a subject of both scrutiny and aspiration, often suspended between the ideal and the real. At...

Tinubu hails Gumel, Amusan for international achievements

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan for their recent international achievements that have brought pride to the nation. Tinubu’s message was conveyed in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on...

Justice minister wants correctional laws overhaul

Ramaotwana was speaking yesterday (Monday) when he officially opened the Botswana Prison Service’s Pitso on legislative reforms at the Prison Officers Mess in Village, Gaborone. The national gathering, themed 'Reimagining Custodial Care and...

King Calls for Peaceful Elections in Malawi

His Majesty King Mswati III, incoming SADC Organ Chair, urges peace, unity and fairness as Malawi holds its 2025 general elections. Reading Time: 2 minutesHis Majesty King Mswati III has called for peaceful and credible elections in Malawi, as...

Global Critical Resources Corporation Reopens Tataki Mine with President Duma Boko

FRANCISTOWN, Botswana--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 16, 2025-- Together with the President of Botswana Duma Boko, Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Kenewendo, Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi, Ambassador of the United States Howard...

Abiru congratulates Gumel on Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund appointment

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Institutions, Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, has congratulated Farouk Mohammed Gumel on his appointment as Chairman of the...

Simphiwe Majola to bring the heat at Africa International Hair & Beauty Fair

Fashionista and PR guru, Simphiwe Majola, is set to turn heads at the inaugural Africa International Hair & Beauty Fair (AIHBF) 2025, which takes place from October 11 to 13 at the Sandton Convention Centre. Majola, known for his bold fashion...

Tinubu Celebrates Farouk Gumel’s Botswana Appointment, Tobi Amusan’s World Athletics Medal

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, on their recent outstanding achievements. Gumel was appointed Chairman of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, while Amusan won a silver medal in...

Abiru hails Gumel’s appointment as Botswana wealth fund chair

The senator representing Lagos East, Tokunbo Abiru, has congratulated the Vice Chairman of Africa for Tropical General Investment Group, Farouk Gumel, on his appointment as Chairman of the board of directors of Botswana’s Sovereign Wealth Fund....

Logistics providers join hands to deliver IDA Foundation aid to Botswana

Botswana has received an emergency shipment of more than 36 tonnes of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies as the country battles a declared public health emergency due to severe medicine shortages. The 82-pallet consignment was arranged by IDA...

South Africa, Botswana lead Africa on credible elections

In a new global report on democracy, Africa accounts for 24 per cent of the countries making progress – most notably, Botswana and South Africa in credible elections. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Botswana and South Africa have been listed among...

Botswana Appoints Nigeria’s Farouk Gumel As Chairman Of New Multi-Billion-Dollar Sovereign Wealth Fund

The President of Botswana, His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, has appointed Nigerian banker and investment executive, Mr. Farouk Gumel, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the newly launched Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited...