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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:20:06 GMT
Extended Covid-19 Vaccination Times in the Greater Gaborone
[The Patriot] Following the ministry announcement on the COVID-19 vaccination roll out program transition to Phase two which effected today, the ministry is experiencing a huge turnout in its vaccination sites especially in Gaborone and surrounding a...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:20:42 GMT
BNSC Funding System to Boost Sport
[The Patriot] 'new system to improve accountability, transparency'

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:31:38 GMT
Ndf Deployed in Wrong Places - Sampofu
[Namibian] THE Namibian Defence Force (NDF) troops deployed to guard the border between Namibia and Botswana are set up in the wrong places.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:19:37 GMT
Botswana Police Use Israeli Cellebrite Tech to Search Another Journalist's Phone
[CPJ] Tsaone Basimanebotlhe was not expecting security agents to appear at her home in a village outside Gaborone, Botswana's capital, in July 2019, she told CPJ in a recent interview. But they didn't come to arrest or charge her, she recalled - they...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:47:25 GMT
Botswana Police Use Israeli Cellebrite Tech to Search Another Journalist's Phone
[New Dawn] Tsaone Basimanebotlhe was not expecting security agents to appear at her home in a village outside Gaborone, Botswana's capital, in July 2019, she told CPJ in a recent interview. But they didn't come to arrest or charge her, she recalled -...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:01:57 GMT
Early School Closure Arrangements
[The Patriot] Following the public announcement that schools will close with effect from Friday 16th July 2021 and reopen on 17th August 2021, the Ministry of Basic Education informs parents, teachers, pupils and all relevant stakeholders that the fo...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:01:51 GMT
Tokyo 2020 - Let the Games Begin
[The Patriot] "We are expecting two medals"-Sitale

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:47:25 GMT
Removal of Pule Will Not Heal BDP MPs, Ministers' Ineptitude
[The Patriot] ADAM PHETLHE

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:03:33 GMT
Rwandans in Zimbabwe, Botswana Celebrate 27th Liberation Day
[New Times] Rwandans living in Zimbabwe and the nearby Botswana on Saturday met to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Liberation Day, which was marked in Rwanda on July 4.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:31:03 GMT
Third-Largest Diamond Found, Then a Bigger One Days Later. What's Behind the Monster Gem Boom?
[The Conversation Africa] A mega diamond of a staggering 1,174 carats was recently recovered from the Karowe mine in Botswana, making it one of the largest natural diamonds ever recovered.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:53:29 GMT
Wins for Botswana, Eswatrini
[Namibian] TUMISANG Orebonye scored a hat-trick as Botswana brushed aside Lesotho 4-0, while defending champions Zambia slipped to a second successive defeat on a thrilling day of Group A action at the 2021 Cosafa Cup in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturda...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:48:22 GMT
Calls to Halt Construction of Massive Oilfield in One of Africa's Last Wildernesses
[IPS] Bratislava -- Wildlife and environmental campaigners have called for international action as concerns grow over a project to create a massive oilfield in one of Africa's last wildernesses.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:37:25 GMT
Covid-19 and New Directions in Corporate Botswana Social Spend
[The Patriot] 'Clearly, the time has come for social spend to be approached in ways that are smarter and more sustainable, delivering long-term positive Impact' (Zim, 2018)

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:03:36 GMT
Hungry Lions Stalk Warriors
[Namibian] SENEGAL's Teranga Lions are not on a southern African safari, they are here to conquer. The West African Cosafa Cup guests are hungry and have a single mind to gobble up everything on offer, the team's head of delegation, Sam Diatta, said.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:08:03 GMT
Zimbabwean Man, Lover Arrested for Illegal Ivory Possession
[New Zimbabwe] A Zimbabwean man, charged together with his girlfriend for unlawful possession of elephant tusks, has saved his co-accused from further legal woes after telling the court she knew nothing of the ivory.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:15:10 GMT
Mrs Botswana Pageant Empowers Women
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Mrs Botswana, a pageant that prides itself as a brand that is into healthy marriages and families, on Saturday grabbed the bull by its horns and engaged its top 30 finalists on issues of intimacy, a topic regarded a ...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:16:00 GMT
Small Stock Experiences Boom
[Botswana Daily News] Letlhakane -- Stockman's Choice and Voorslaag Auction auctioneer, Mr Nico Vos says the local small stock industry is experiencing a boom in good quality stock.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:09:31 GMT
Tshesebe-Masunga Road Project Resumes After 3-Year Hiatus
[Botswana Daily News] Masunga -- The new contractor for Tshesebe-Masunga road, Land Mark (PTY) LTD, is expected to commence works beginning of August.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:08:12 GMT
Its Do or Die for Thebe Today
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Gran Premio diputacion meet in Spain on June 29, is no ordinary competition for Botswana 400 metres runner, Baboloki Thebe.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:05:42 GMT
Health Official Cautions Medical Practitioners
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Medical practitioners have been cautioned against giving drugs "religiously" without carrying out any monitoring for adverse reaction on patients.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:32:55 GMT
Sir Seretse Khama Centenary National Observance Thursday
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi will on Thursday host guests to observe at national level, the centenary of Botswana's founding president, Sir Seretse Khama.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:37:47 GMT
Ploughing Season Preparedness Ensures Better Yields
[Botswana Daily News] Metlobo -- Farmers have been advised to prepare well in advance for the ploughing season.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:32:02 GMT
Gunners Launch Supporters Branch
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Extension Gunners supporters have been challenged to dream big and coordinate with the executive committee to take the club back to its prime days.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:37:49 GMT
Sport Brings Hope, Optimism
[Botswana Daily News] Mahalapye -- Sport has the power to bring hope and optimism even during the time when the entire world is facing similar struggles and fierce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, says Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) board me...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:07:53 GMT
Botswana's Liberation Struggle Role Neglected
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana should be accorded its rightful place among former liberation movements because it qualifies as one through the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:16:26 GMT
Building Confidence Critical for Success
[Botswana Daily News] Mopipi -- Building confidence among youth at an early age is critical to their ultimate success in life.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:27:40 GMT
SADC-PF Key to AfCFTA Implementation
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Mr Mmusi Kgafela has pleaded with the SADC-Parliamentary Forum to advocate for inclusion of African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) in national laws, nationa...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:19:43 GMT
AfCFTA Injects Potential
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi says Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is one of the key drivers that can position Africa as an economic powerhouse.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:52:23 GMT
Kirby to Retire After 30 Years of Service
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Court of Appeal president Justice Ian Kirby will be retiring November 30 when his contract ends, it has been announced.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:23:19 GMT
Documentary Celebrates Dingake
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- A new documentary film titled Ties that bind celebrating and acknowledging contributions by the prominent African struggle icon Michael Dingake has been released.



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