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National Consumer Commission on recalled Mercedes-Benz Model GLE vehicles
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) hereby provides an update on the recall of the Mercedes-Benz Model GLE (167) as notified by the suppliers. The production dates of these vehicles range from 2022-2026. Mercedes-Benz South Africa informed the...
ReconAfrica Announces Closing of C$20.4 Million Underwritten Offering
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced...

Gemstones Market Projected to Reach USD 52.67 Billion by 2032 | Persistence Market Research
North America leads the gemstones market with 38.18% share in 2025, driven by luxury jewelry demand, personalization, and astrology-inspired designs BRENTFORD, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global gemstones...

Investing in a New Era - Transforming Mozambique’s Natural Resources to Spur Industrialisation and Regional Integration
The Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC) is set to return for its 11th edition from 7-8 May 2025 at the International Conference Centre in Maputo. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MMEC 2025: Investing in a...

Founder and CEO of Averi Finance, Addresses Energy Cooperation at Powering Africa Summit 2025
Gaspar Lino, highlights energy cooperation in Southern Africa at PAS 2025, advocating for investment and innovative financing to drive sustainable projects. WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a global context...

Wildscreen Festival, BBC Studios NHU & Botswana Ignite to Partner on Wildlife Film & TV Festival in Botswana this June
Charity teams up with BBC Studios Natural History Unit and Botswana Ignite for country’s first international wildlife film and TV industry event BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wildscreen has announced Maun,...

Jewelry Market Trends 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Changing Consumer Preferences
Jewelry Market Trends 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Changing Consumer Preferences HARWICH PORT, MA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global jewelry industry is undergoing significant transformations in 2025,...

MEC Ivan Meyer welcomes lifting of ban on vegetable exports to Botswana
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Minister Meyer said, “This move will encourage increased trade among Southern African Customs...

Southstone Announces Strategic Diversification With Botswana Uranium Acquisition, While Advancing Oena Diamond Mine
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southstone Minerals Limited (“Southstone”) (TSXV – SML) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”) dated 18 February 2025, with Afrium...

Zotus Group Signs Landmark MOU with Government of Botswana to Develop a Multi-Billion Dollar “Dubai-Style” Kalahari City
Zotus Group has signed a MOU with the Government of Botswana to develop Kalahari City, a special economic zone designed to transform the country’s economy. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The...

Giyani Progresses to Production Ramp-Up at the Demonstration Plant
TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”), is pleased to provide an update on...

ReconAfrica Announces Filing of Prospectus Supplement for Upsized Underwritten Offering of C$18 Million
**NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES** The Base Shelf Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement are accessible on SEDAR+ CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...

Experts Appeal for Surge in New Tech and Global Climate Change Ambitions as World Future Energy Summit Opens inAbu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Three days of high-level debates and product innovation showcases are underway as World Future Energy Summit 2025, the foremost regional event advancing clean...

Experts Appeal for Surge in New Tech and Global Climate Change Ambitions as World Future Energy Summit Opens inAbu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Three days of high-level debates and product innovation showcases are underway as World Future Energy Summit 2025, the foremost regional event advancing clean...


Innovative Data Center Provider ChillMine Partners with One Gas Resources to Deliver AI Workloads in Southern Africa
Strategic MOU unlocks 10GW of gas-powered, liquid-cooled data centers in Zimbabwe and Botswana to fuel Africa’s digital future. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ChillMine and One Gas Resources Partner to...

METALSOURCE MINING ANNOUNCES $1,500,000 PRIVATE PLACEMENT, WITH LEAD ORDER FROM ERIC SPROTT
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- METALSOURCE MINING INC. (the “Company” or "Metalsource") (CSE: “MSM”) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of up to 7,500,000 units in the capital of the...

LEAP, globally popular software for energy, climate mitigation, and air pollution planning, to be offered free to an additional 54 countries
Screenshot from LEAP: Emissions variations by location. The countries eligible for free LEAP licenses now include all upper-middle-countries and most Small Island Developing States (SIDS), making the tool freely available to governments,...

Klotman receives Botswana Presidential honor
“Participating in the Independence Day festivities over the past few days has been nothing less than inspirational, Klotman said. “The energy of the youth and the commitment of the government's leadership in shaping Botswana's future was evident...

UN’s Head holds talk with local, global presidents before Week of General Assembly
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, met with local and global presidents to talk about boosting international collaboration before the UN General Assembly's High-level Week. Guterres held talk with Ahmed Aboul Gheit,...