In an interesting twist that has captured the attention of regional power dynamics, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi chose to attend the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) summit virtually, setting off a flurry of speculation and debate. Held in Tanzania, the summit was a high-stakes gathering aimed at addressing the escalating conflict in the eastern DRC—a region rich in minerals but plagued by violence perpetrated by...

Botswana Nurses Union, Ministry of Health clash over ‘Call to Duty’ functions In an escalation of tensions, the Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) has taken a defiant stance against the Ministry of Health, igniting a fiery dispute over “call to duty” functions. The union’s decision, announced on January 24, 2025, to strictly adhere to a court judgment, has forced the Ministry to issue a statement calling on nurses and midwives to continue with their duties including...

Orientations slated for next week in Gaborone Could reduce clashes with Permanent Secretaries As Botswana ushers in a new era under President Duma Boko, government has taken a step towards a more efficient government by initiating an orientation program for its newly appointed cabinet. This move aims to ensure that the cabinet members are well-versed in the intricacies of government functions, parliamentary procedures, and the execution of their political pledges in alignment with national policies....

VP Ndaba Gaolathe holds key to UDC’s policy direction Decision to retain senior officials remains the hot potato Some UDC Ministers clashing with Permanent Secretaries As the sun rose over Gaborone, Botswana’s capital, a new dawn seemed to break for the nation. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a coalition of opposition parties, had just achieved a historic victory, ending the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) uninterrupted rule since independence in 1966. It was a seismic...