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Duma Boko ushers in new political era as Botswana’s first opposition president since 1966
The Maravi Post
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July 6, 2025
In a historic political shift, Botswana’s 2024 general election delivered a surprising outcome that reshaped the country’s post-independence political narrative. Despite the departure of both the Botswana Congress Party and the Botswana Patriotic...
Chakwera sees an opportunity in Boko’s visit for cementing Malawi-Botswana bilateral relations
The Maravi Post
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July 5, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi leader Lazarus Chakwera, has lauded President Advocate Duma Gedion Boko’s visit as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations between Malawi and Botswana Chakwera was speaking on Saturday, July 5 2025 at Kamuzu...
Colin Ikin's Half-Billion Dollar Failure: A Cautionary Tale for Nigeria's Mining Ambition, By Steven Kefas
Sahara Reporters
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When Atlantic Mining CEO Colin Ikin walked into a high-profile meeting with the Kaduna State government in May 2025, promising a $300 million investment in the state's solid minerals industry, officials likely saw dollar signs and job creation...
Grilling his way from Tawau to Botswana
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 4, 2025
Grilling his way from Tawau to Botswana Published on: Friday, July 04, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 04, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off From a small town in Tawau to the international stage in Botswana, one young man’s journey shows how far chicken...
EIT offering online engineering short courses and qualifications for career advancement
Engineering News
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The innovative online learning platform and course structure, offered by the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), affords individuals the opportunity of working in engineering while completing short courses, technical vocational...
MIT Kuo Center, Botswana Government Launch Multiyear Innovation and Entrepreneurship Partnership
TechTrendsKE
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July 4, 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship has launched a five-year collaboration with the Government of Botswana aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation and entrepreneurship...
Botswana Tennis Open dangles P85, 550 cash incentives
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
With a total prize money of P85, 550, this year’s edition promises energetic matches from players drawn from across the region. There are decent cash prizes for the winners with the men's and women's singles champions guaranteed P12, 000 each. The...
Unity in Diversity: Solidarity Among Botswana’s Tertiary Education Students
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 3, 2025
Botswana’s tertiary education landscape is diverse, vibrant, and deeply woven into the nation’s developmental ambitions. From the lecture halls of the University of Botswana and the Institute of Development Management (IDM) to the training...
CIPA Commences 89 Creative Industry Projects
Botswana Gazette
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July 3, 2025
A new chapter for Botswana’s creative industries began recently when the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) unleashed over P66 million in funding for 89 transformative projects ranging from film and television to music, animation...
‘FCB revolutionized banking industry in Malawi’ – Anadkat
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
First Capital Bank (FCB) Chairman and Founder, Hitesh Anadkat has blown his own trumpet describing the Bank as the champion of banking revolution in the country. Anadkat (2nd right) giving a gift to Mafuta Mwale (middle) flanked by the Anadkats...
Botswana court orders apology over S.African magnate graft claims
Macau Business
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June 27, 2025
Botswana’s High Court ruled on Friday that a former government investigator’s claims of corruption against South African mining executive Bridgette Motsepe were false and ordered an apology. Motsepe is the sister of South Africa’s first lady,...
Matheus clinches bronze in Botswana half marathon
New Era
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Namibian long-distance runner Jesaya Matheus put on a stellar performance yesterday, to secure a bronze medal in the 21-kilometre Sir Seretse Khama Day half marathon held in Serowe, Botswana. Matheus crossed the finish line in a commendable time...
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov holds negotiations with the Minister of International Relations of Botswana
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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01 July 2025 On July 1, 2025 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, held a meeting with the Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana, Phenyo Butale, who is paying an official visit to...
Legends Barbershop Launches Botswana’s First Fully Accredited Barber Training Academy
MMEGI
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July 1, 2025
Strategically located at Main Mall in Gaborone, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in skills development, entrepreneurship promotion, and youth empowerment in the country. The facility is fully equipped with modern,...
A new name for a new era in underground mining
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 1, 2025
In a defining moment for one of Africa’s most respected underground mining contractors, Murray & Roberts Cementation has officially rebranded as Cementation Africa. This new name signals the start of an exciting and independent future, following...
African Mining Week to Examine Merger & Acquisition Deals
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 1, 2025
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will spotlight how Merger & Acquisition (M&A) deals are propelling the continent’s copper industry forward. A power chat will take place, titled The...
Cementation Africa: A new name for a new era in underground mining
Mining Review
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June 30, 2025
In a defining moment for one of Africa’s most respected underground mining contractors, Murray & Roberts Cementation has officially rebranded as Cementation Africa. This new name signals the start of an exciting and independent future, following...
Debswana charity walk activation draws Gaborone crowds
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
The event, held last weekend, served as a warm-up and awareness campaign ahead of the main charity walk scheduled for August in diamond town Orapa. Participants took part in the 5km, 10km, and 21km races. The theme for this year’s walk focuses on...
Music industry, fans mourn as Jeff Matheatau dies at 58
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
The 58-year-old rested on Friday at his home in Francistown. He was a respected figure in the industry and his influence and contributions will leave a lasting impact. Known for his creativity, mentorship and commitment to the music industry...
Agriculture to start roll-out of foot-and-mouth jabs
East Coast Radio
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The current outbreak was traced back to a livestock auction in northern KZN and has since affected some farms in Newcastle and Bergville. Nine hundred thousand much-needed vaccines arrived from Botswana on Friday. They have been sent to state vets...