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Mining Power Upgrade: A Botswana mining house is moving to reliability with two new 30 MVA transformers after its ageing setup could no longer handle higher output and uptime demands. Track & Field Momentum: Sharlene Mawdsley’s three lifetime bests in five days has her surging toward European Championships selection, while Omanyala keeps stacking wins with a 9.94 at Xiamen. FMD Push in the Region: South Africa and Botswana are urging faster, coordinated action against Foot and Mouth Disease, with vaccination driving traffic disruptions on key roads. Sports Governance & Money: Botswana’s sports body BNSC is looking to commercialise assets to fund itself as costs rise, and Betway backs the Clash of Legends with P1.5m to support retired players. Conservation Funding: KAZA has secured €6m to strengthen cross-border wildlife protection and cut human-wildlife conflict. Politics & Wealth Spotlight: Zimbabwe’s Tagwirei wedding is again fueling debate on wealth and power in a strained economy. Healthcare Workforce: Botswana continues leaning on international partnerships like St George’s University to ease medical staff shortages.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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Shared Value Africa pushes for institutional execution across the continent

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May 19, 2026

Sentebale names two new trustees as it starts 2030 strategy

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May 13, 2026

Ovation Global DMC expands Africa portfolio to 15 destinations

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May 8, 2026

The SILVERS release Facing Forward And Looking Back LP

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From Global Training to Local Impact: How St. George’s University Is Helping Power Botswana’s Healthcare Workforce

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John Steenhuisen calls for a collaborative action plan between South Africa and Botswana to combat FMD

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May 23, 2026

Minister John Steenhuisen calls for urgent implementation of South Africa-Botswana action plan to combat Foot and Mouth Disease

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May 22, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Botswana-South Africa Business Forum

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President Cyril Ramaphosa: Opening remarks Sixth Session of Bi-National Commission State Visit to Botswana

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President Cyril Ramaphosa: Closing remarks Sixth Session of Bi-National Commission State Visit to Botswana

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends the funeral of former President of Botswana, 16 May

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Botswana, Rwanda Seal Six Agreements

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