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Fri, 28 May 2021 09:43:49 GMT
Only Physical Activity Can Confirm Oil
[Botswana Daily News] Shakawe -- Geological data gathered by Reconnaissance Energy Botswana (Recon Botswana) indicate there could be oil in the Okavango area, Minister Lefoko Moagi told a consultative meeting in Shakawe recently.

Fri, 28 May 2021 10:23:54 GMT
Maitengwe Border Needs a Port Health Unit
[Botswana Daily News] Maitengwe -- Maitengwe Village Extension Team (VET) has requested the Ministry of Health and Wellness to establish a port heath unit at Maitengwe Border Post.

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:50:38 GMT
Govt Set to Assist Local Businesses
[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng -- In line with the new reset priorities announced by President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi recently, government was willing to support any effort geared towards the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:46:54 GMT
Botswana Aims to Make E-Education Norm
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana has begun implementing two major initiatives to ensure e-education becomes the norm, says the Minister of Basic Education, Mr Fidelis Molao.

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:18:36 GMT
Tokafala to Help Resuscitate Spedu Region
[Botswana Daily News] Selebi Phikwe -- Tokafala, an enterprise development programme is expected to offer comprehensive support to entrepreneurs operating in the SPEDU region.

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:16:22 GMT
Troika Pledges Solidarity
[Botswana Daily News] Maputo -- SADC chairperson, Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi, Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation chair, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, Malawi President, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, and President of Zanzibar Mr Hussei...

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:44:46 GMT
Botswana Receives Two More Covid-19 Vaccine Consignments
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government of Botswana will receive 38 400 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on May 29 and 19 890 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on June 3.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:44:46 GMT
Over 130 000 Vaccinated
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- A total of 132, 782 people have been vaccinated against COVID - 19.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:44:39 GMT
Mental Health Awareness Critical During Pandemic
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- There is need to continue raising mental health awareness within the creative sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Mental Health Therapist at Botswana Network for Mental Health, Ms Lisa Fraser.

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:38:45 GMT
Netball Mourns Kesegofetse
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The netball fraternity has hailed its player Kesegofetse Tirafalo-Chima for her love and generosity in sports.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:46:33 GMT
Botswana Committed to Preserving Biodiversity
[The Patriot] Botswana has been taking aggressive action to tackle threats to its biodiversity from climate change, land degradation, invasive species, pollution, and overexploitation of natural resources, according to authorities.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:46:33 GMT
Banana Club Dialogues Raise Awareness
[The Patriot] Banana Emoji Productions in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union in Botswana hosted yet another installment of the BANANA CLUB dialogues, on the 22nd of May 2021, under the theme, "Queer Representation and Inclusion i...

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:22:44 GMT
Turkey Ready to Support Africa Transformation Agenda
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Mevlüt CAVUŞOĞLU has commended African countries for coming together under the African Union (AU).

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:59:45 GMT
Sebina Releases Climanciao
[Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- Clinton Sebina who goes by the stage name Cleona Pheskop of Serowe, Mannathoko ward has released a solo album titled Climanciao .

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:34:53 GMT
Cassidy Dreams of the Big Apple
[The Patriot] Young passionate ballerina going to represent Botswana on a large scale -- Cassidy Naicker -- who is approaching her craft with a certain dominance that can be associated with veterans. She started learning the art of ballerina at the a...

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:22:23 GMT
Vaccine Making Idea Welcome
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana has welcomed recommendations that capacity for manufacturing moderna (mRNA) and other vaccines urgently be built in Africa, Latin America and other low and middle-income regions.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:46:33 GMT
Gcwihaba Hosts Museum Day
[The Patriot] MOLEBI OBONYE

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:31:54 GMT
Health Ministry Looks to Selebi Phikwe for Ppe
[Botswana Daily News] Selebi Phikwe -- Locally produced personal protective equipment (PPE) is of good quality, Assistant Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Sethomo Lelatisitswe has asserted.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:31:54 GMT
Shortage of Health Personnel Attributable to Covid-19
[Botswana Daily News] Zwenshambe -- Shortage of staff in clinics is a result of COVID-19 as some medical officers had to be seconded to isolation centres, he said.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:31:54 GMT
Speed Limit Around Schools Down to 30 Km/HR
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Drivers will now be required by law to observe a 30 kilometers per hour speed limit around school zones to protect pupils from getting hit by vehicles when crossing the road.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:31:51 GMT
Manake Calls for Mandates Realignment, Resetting
[Botswana Daily News] Kasane -- Assistant Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Ms Beauty Manake has called on all financial institutions and stakeholders in the agricultural sector to realign and reset their mandates to help grow a...

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:53:48 GMT
President Masisi Attends Double Troika Summit
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, who is also Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security will participate at the Extraordinary SADC Double Troika Summit in Maputo, Mozambique tomorrow.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:31:54 GMT
Amos to Miss Doha Meet
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's 800m sensation, Nijel Amos will not compete at the Wanda Doha Diamond League meeting on Friday due to a minor knock.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:46:30 GMT
Fixing Botswana - Education
[The Patriot] Botswana is in a downwards spiral and if we do not take the right measures it will take decades to before we are even able to get back to where we are right now. Education in this country is really substandard, the pass rate for our exa...

Wed, 26 May 2021 09:14:04 GMT
Minister Rakgare Encourages Youth Development Fund Beneficiaries to Pay Up
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- The increasing number of Youth Development Fund (YDF) loan defaulters is said to be disappointing.

Wed, 26 May 2021 09:07:55 GMT
AU Success Key
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana is working very closely with other African Union (AU) member states to ensure the continental bloc realises its potential and brings about the envisioned economic benefits.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:30:15 GMT
Botswana Close to Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Botswana is close to attaining elimination of the transmission of HIV from mother to child, says acting national coordinator of National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency (NAHPA), Mr Robert Selato.

Wed, 26 May 2021 09:04:37 GMT
Few Show Interest in Committee Positions of Jwaneng Galaxy
[Botswana Daily News] Jwaneng -- Premiership champions, Jwaneng Galaxy held its elective annual general meeting in Jwaneng on Sunday, with a surprisingly low interest for various positions in the committee.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:30:20 GMT
Help Eliminate Malaria - Health Spokesperson
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Ministry of Health and Wellness chief public relations officer, Mr Christopher Nyanga has encouraged Batswana to help eliminate malaria in the country.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:30:19 GMT
Pioneer Border Post Undergoes P500m Upgrade
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) will spend approximately P500 million on upgrading Pioneer Border Post to a one-stop facility.



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