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Botswana apologises to Bridgette Motsepe over corruption allegations
Times LIVE
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The Botswana government has apologised to ambassador Bridgette Motsepe for falsely accusing her of corruption. In 2019 government investigator Jako Hubona alleged that Motsepe was the cosignatory to bank accounts in which funds allegedly stolen...
Why You Should Visit Botswana’s Tsodilo Hills, A Timeless Outdoor Rock Art Museum
Forbes
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Tsodilo Hills rises steeply from the vast flatness of the Kalahari Desert Desert & Delta Safaris Tucked into the northwest corner of Botswana, far from the crowds of Chobe and the well-known waterways of the Okavango Delta, the Tsodilo Hills rise...
Botswana Diamonds secures licences with AI exploration
Yahoo Finance
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Botswana Diamonds has secured four prospecting licences in Botswana, marking a significant milestone achieved through an innovative AI-driven exploration programme. The licences, which cover an area of 2,644km², have been granted for diamond...
Botswana Rises to Davis Cup Group IV
Botswana Gazette
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July 30, 2025
The promotion was sealed in dramatic fashion Saturday afternoon after Botswana defeated Madagascar 2-1 in a decisive doubles match during the promotional playoffs of the Davis Cup Africa Group V tournament TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Against the backdrop...
RONAK GOPALDAS AND MENZI NDHLOVU: Opportunism meets political theatre in Botswana’s De Beers gambit
BusinessLIVE
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Compounding Botswana’s financial constraints is a forecast decline in Southern African Customs Union revenues across the bloc. With receipts from the regional union accounting for more than 30% of Botswana’s tax revenue, the decline in expected...
Botswana and Namibia MoU could boost gambling investment across both markets
iGB
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July 29, 2025
Legal expert Allan Mzunga believes the cross-jurisdiction agreement will help enhance investment opportunities for gambling in Botswana and Namibia. The Gambling Authority of Botswana and the Lotteries Board of Namibia last week signed a landmark...
Botswana among countries most at risk of extreme drought – report
Farmer's Weekly
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July 29, 2025
A new global analysis by the US’s National Drought Mitigation Center and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), published in July 2025, reveals that Botswana is among the countries most vulnerable to extreme drought in the coming...
Botswana hits Davis Cup bull's eye
MMEGI
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July 29, 2025
The sun-kissed hard court was turned into a witness to an exhilarating display of Davis Cup Africa Group 5 tennis as both teams had fans on the edge of their seats, marking a fitting end to the four-day competition. Ntungamili Raguin gave Botswana...
Zambia and Botswana Deepen Cooperation with Launch of Bi-National Commission
Open Zambia
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Zambia and Botswana have officially launched the inaugural session of their Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Lusaka, marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries. During the opening...
Batswana Brace for Another Pula Devaluation
Botswana Gazette
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July 28, 2025
As economic uncertainty deepens, Batswana face the looming threat of another Pula devaluation before year-end GAZETTE REPORTER Batswana are bracing for the possibility of another devaluation of the Pula before the end of the year—a development...
Botswana Editors Forum queries Boko
MMEGI
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July 28, 2025
Reports indicate that some members of the BNF verbally harassed journalists and used disparaging language against the media. Such conduct is not only regrettable, but poses a serious threat to press freedom and the safety of journalists. This...
Chinese culture show performed at school in Gaborone, Botswana
Xinhua News Agency
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A Chinese instructor and Botswanan students perform martial arts during a Chinese culture show in Gaborone, Botswana, on July 29, 2025. A Chinese culture show was performed on Tuesday at a secondary school with an international enrolment in...
Opposition councillors drop lawsuit against Francistown City Council
MMEGI
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July 30, 2025
Initially, 10 opposition councillors had initiated the intention to sue the council, but only six – the leader of opposition Thabo Nyambe, Moagi Koketso, Lilian Griesmeir, Lekono Mabengano, Lesego Kwambala, and Mpho Leladi – proceeded with the...
Chinese culture show offers immersive experience at Botswana secondary school
The Malaysian Star
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July 29, 2025
GABORONE, July 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese culture show was performed on Tuesday at a secondary school with an international enrolment in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, to offer an immersive journey and highlight the beauty of cultural exchanges....
President Duma Boko Concludes Successful State Visit to Zambia
Lusaka Times
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August 2, 2025
The Government of the Republic of Zambia was honoured to receive His Excellency, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, on a State Visit to Zambia. President Boko’s visit marks a significant milestone in the longstanding...
STATE VISIT TO ZAMBIA BY HIS EXCELLENCY ADVOCATE DUMA GIDEON BOKO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
Zambian Observer
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July 29, 2025
STATE VISIT TO ZAMBIA BY HIS EXCELLENCY ADVOCATE DUMA GIDEON BOKO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to inform the nation that His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko,...
Chinese talent show held at Botswana English-medium school
Xinhua News Agency
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GABORONE, July 28 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese talent show was held at an English-medium school here on Monday to provide students with a platform to explore Chinese culture and deepen cross-cultural understanding through diverse performances. Themed...
Botswana implements initiatives, reforms to counter U.S. tariff impacts: bank official
The Malaysian Star
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July 25, 2025
GABORONE, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Botswana is implementing several initiatives and structural reforms to mitigate the potential adverse effects of U.S. tariffs on the southern African country, a Bank of Botswana official said on Friday. "Despite this...
A new chapter for Botswana’s culinary scene
MMEGI
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July 28, 2025
This is a pioneering initiative that is set to revolutionise the country's gastronomy tourism sector. The innovative concept combines immersive dining with destination storytelling, showcasing the best of Botswana's food culture, natural beauty,...
Botswana looks to banish bitter Davis Cup memories
MMEGI
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July 25, 2025
On a warm July afternoon, in front of a vociferous crowd, Denzel Seetso held all the aces, as he pushed Botswana to the brink of promotion to Division IV. In fact, at one stage of the match, it was a matter of when not if Seetso would wrap up the...