Southern African mothers plead for sons lured to Russia’s war
Harare – Instead of celebrating her son’s birthday this month, Zimbabwean mother Rodwin Chitewere spent the day praying for... Read more
19 Aug
‘Heartbreaking calls’: Botswana says citizens are being forced to fight for Russia
Gaborone – An “alarming” number of Botswana nationals are being forced into combat in Russia’s war against Ukraine after... Read more
20 Jul
Botswana man’s body recovered after SA boat tragedy
Limpopo – Police in Limpopo have opened an inquest following the recovery of the body of a 44-year-old man... Read more
17 Jun
Ramaphosa heads to Botswana for two‑day state visit
Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Wednesday undertaking a two-day State Visit to Botswana, where he and President... Read more
20 May
Botswana mourns ex-president Festus Mogae, dead at 86
Gaborone – Botswana’s former president Festus Mogae, who led the southern African country for a decade from 1998, winning... Read more
9 May
De Beers up for sale — but no buyers yet
Johannesburg – Even with its legendary image of glitz and glamour, diamond icon De Beers has struggled to attract a... Read more
8 Feb
Qatar’s billionaire Sheikh swoops in — $70bn to boost southern Africa
Johannesburg – Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has pledged $70 billion in investments across four southern Africa countries in... Read more
31 Aug, 2025
Talking about sex isn’t always easy for teachers in SA. Here’s what they say
Vhothusa Edward Matahela, University of South Africa and Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi, University of South Africa Young people in rural... Read more
30 Aug, 2025
Botswana declares public health emergency as medicines run out
Gaborone – Botswana declared a public health emergency on Monday after hospitals ran out of essential medicines due to... Read more
26 Aug, 2025
Motsepe cleared! – Botswana court slams dirty money claims as lies
Gaborone – Botswana’s High Court ruled on Friday that a former government investigator’s claims of corruption against South African... Read more
28 Jun, 2025
